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1999 Honda Civic 1.5L Petrol · T987 ABY

T987 ABY

1999 Honda Civic (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1999. Recorded mileage 97,819 miles. MOT valid until 20/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 20/05/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/11/2026

Mileage: 97,819 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1999
Engine: 1493cc

Mechanical Assessment

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The 1999 Honda Civic’s most recent MOT on 2026-05-22 recorded a pass with a note of nearside front play in the steering rack inner joint(s) . However, this follows a fail on 2026-05-12, which listed excessive play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint and steering rack inner joint play . These same defects reappeared in earlier MOTs, indicating unresolved mechanical issues. A recurring pattern of steering and suspension defects dominates the history. Issues like steering rack inner joint play , track rod end ball joint wear , and deteriorated suspension arm dust covers have been repeatedly flagged since 2024. The 2025-05-13 MOT noted corroded suspension components and tires near legal limits , while the 2025-04-11 fail included a fractured suspension component and missing steering rack gaiter . These suggest progressive wear or inadequate repairs. The trend shows no improvement in critical areas. Defects like steering play and suspension corrosion resurfaced in the latest MOT, despite prior failures. The vehicle’s low mileage of 97,819 miles (3,623 per year) raises questions about usage.

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T987 ABY Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
97,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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T987 ABY Mileage History

03/04/202493,817 mi
11/04/202593,818 mi+1 mi
13/05/202593,822 mi+4 mi
12/05/202697,778 mi+3,956 mi
22/05/202697,819 mi+41 mi

Average of roughly 1,876 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

T987 ABY MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Honda Civic (T987 ABY) between April 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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