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B21 TMC

1998 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,429 mi
Last recorded96,429 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic82,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 TMC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 96,429 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 96,429 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 82,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight washer jet missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 24 Jun 2022 72,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 68,158 miles

Brake lever has slight travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 66,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 65,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,963 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 59,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,023 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,208 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 53,208 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 49,184 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front floor pan corroded not holed at time of test

Fail 16 May 2013 49,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts on the outer side wall not deep enough to expose the cords

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front floor pan corroded not holed at time of test

Pass 24 May 2012 44,568 miles

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

nearsiode rear tyre slightly cracking

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

slight corrosion on offside front floor pan

Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,462 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 35,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,129 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 30,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,087 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 23,329 miles

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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B21 TMC is a 1998 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1998 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 82,977 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B21 TMC, 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 28 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B21 TMC is a 1998 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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The MOT history for B21 TMC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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