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T979 HBW

1999 Honda Civic

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,624 mi
Last recorded89,624 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 HBW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 89,624 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 89,538 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 89,434 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,423 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,893 miles

no rear seats or seatbelts

Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal spongey

engine light on dash

no rear seats and seat belts fitted at time of test

passenger seat and seatbelt not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,535 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 79,222 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,329 miles

COPIOUS UNDERBODY PROTECTION

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LEAK REAR

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 May 2012 72,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2012 72,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2010 63,617 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 63,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,038 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 55,422 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 50,863 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2006 47,412 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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T979 HBW is a 1999 Honda Civic in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 78,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T979 HBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T979 HBW registered?

T979 HBW is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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