1999 Honda Civic 1.5L Petrol · T987 ABY
1999 Honda Civic (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 97,819 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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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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T987 ABY MOT History
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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))”.
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.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk6
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Rust around the rear arches, outer sills and floor edges is the big structural threat on Mk6 Civics.
- Ignition Switch Electrical FailureSerious
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