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T998 VAV

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,764 mi
Last recorded108,764 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT998 VAV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 108,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 108,743 miles

Nearside Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,545 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front outer door handle insecure but operates.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 15 Jan 2018 99,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front outer door handle insecure but operates.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,315 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2015 71,986 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,441 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,204 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,072 miles

Exhuast center and rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,411 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 52,939 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,939 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 48,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,505 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 43,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,669 miles

both trailing arm bushes cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,561 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes cracking

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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T998 VAV is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T998 VAV, 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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T998 VAV is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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