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T987 HBW

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,074 mi
Last recorded121,074 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT987 HBW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2024 121,074 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 113,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both side rear suspension pendulum bushes deteriorating

corrosion both sides front floors

Fail 12 Apr 2023 113,560 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both side rear suspension pendulum bushes deteriorating

corrosion both sides front floors

Pass 19 Apr 2022 105,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 105,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 98,074 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear pendulum bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 98,074 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear pendulum bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 86,900 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both nearside tyres wearing inside edges

most rigid brake pipes coated in underseal

nearside front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn inside edge

offside rear wheel inner rim distorted

Fail 29 Apr 2019 86,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both nearside tyres wearing inside edges

most rigid brake pipes coated in underseal

nearside front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn inside edge

offside rear wheel inner rim distorted

Pass 15 May 2018 80,434 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods both sides (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes are slightly corroded and some covered

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 79,759 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,967 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,946 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,628 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 68,612 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,736 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,117 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,769 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 53,769 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,978 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,868 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 43,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,177 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,627 miles

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

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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T987 HBW is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T987 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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T987 HBW is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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