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T989 BJM

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,278 mi
Last recorded168,278 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT989 BJM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 168,278 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 164,408 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth detreated (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 161,360 miles

Body has slight corrosion under floor (6.1.B.2)

Front both front tyres slightly pershing cracks

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 161,360 miles

Body has slight corrosion under floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Front both front tyres slightly pershing cracks

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 157,263 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge and pershing cracks

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and pershing cracks

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 157,263 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge and pershing cracks

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and pershing cracks

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 154,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 148,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brakepipes corroded at rear of vehicle

n/s and o/s front inner steering rack slight play.

slight rust corrosion on n/s and o/s front underbody.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 142,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 142,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 137,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 137,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 131,713 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 126,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 126,676 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 116,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 116,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 99,550 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 85,566 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 71,557 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 71,557 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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T989 BJM is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T989 BJM, 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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T989 BJM is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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