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T98 RLV

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,584 mi
Last recorded180,584 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT98 RLV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 180,584 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both link arms bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 180,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 170,500 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2015 162,687 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 154,562 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 154,561 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 148,122 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 148,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 140,747 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 140,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 137,431 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 137,431 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 122,609 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 123,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

offside rear wheel slightly binding.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 108,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil level on minimum

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,499 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 89,499 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 81,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSR indicater slightly white

OSR wheel damaged

rear inner edges close to limit

Pass 22 Mar 2006 72,432 miles

front pads low

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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T98 RLV is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T98 RLV, 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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T98 RLV is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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