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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T490 DLNMOT history

T490 DLN is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
133,147 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T490 DLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T490 DLN was last recorded at 133,147 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,146 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,147 miles
  • 2024 – 131,316 miles
  • 2023 – 130,109 miles
  • 2022 – 128,986 miles
  • 2021 – 127,237 miles
  • 2019 – 124,668 miles
  • 2018 – 123,215 miles
  • 2017 – 120,808 miles
  • 2016 – 118,609 miles
  • 2015 – 116,257 miles
  • 2014 – 113,784 miles
  • 2013 – 110,499 miles
  • 2012 – 106,987 miles
  • 2011 – 102,009 miles
  • 2010 – 97,006 miles
  • 2009 – 92,537 miles
  • 2008 – 88,225 miles
  • 2007 – 82,020 miles
  • 2006 – 73,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,147 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,147 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,147 miles
    Test number
    659704413984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,146 miles (+1,830)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,146 miles
    Test number
    473979395390
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,316 miles (+1,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,316 miles
    Test number
    325901092782
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass130,109 miles (+1,123)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,109 miles
    Test number
    577224240735
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass128,986 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,986 miles
    Test number
    114300065549
    • MinorFront Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,985 miles (+1,748)1 dangerous10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,985 miles
    Test number
    637684382892
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass127,237 miles (+2,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,237 miles
    Test number
    786787816040
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass124,668 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,668 miles
    Test number
    164859858044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail124,667 miles (+1,452)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,667 miles
    Test number
    417244063207
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass123,215 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,215 miles
    Test number
    402776144113
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail123,215 miles (+2,407)2 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,215 miles
    Test number
    510408440503
    • DangerousNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass120,808 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,808 miles
    Test number
    223944721824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,749 miles (+2,140)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,749 miles
    Test number
    616871452189
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass118,609 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,609 miles
    Test number
    145123997001
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wering on inner edge

  15. Fail118,587 miles (+2,330)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,587 miles
    Test number
    160490345345
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass116,257 miles (+2,473)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    116,257 miles
    Test number
    108448445037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking

  17. Pass113,784 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    113,784 miles
    Test number
    737474564005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,499 miles (+8)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    110,499 miles
    Test number
    516407683066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine has a slight oil leak

  19. Fail110,491 miles (+3,504)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,491 miles
    Test number
    995044283099
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine has a slight oil leak

  20. Pass106,987 miles (+58)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,987 miles
    Test number
    957305062014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail106,929 miles (+4,920)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,929 miles
    Test number
    425753162032
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

  22. Pass102,009 miles (+5,003)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,009 miles
    Test number
    629716861039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,006 miles (+4,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,006 miles
    Test number
    183567860024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail92,537 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,537 miles
    Test number
    120129569418
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass92,537 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    92,537 miles
    Test number
    763109669050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,225 miles (+6,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    88,225 miles
    Test number
    392691778053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass82,020 miles (+8,759)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    82,020 miles
    Test number
    502261177089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,261 miles
    Test number
    941567866064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T490 DLN

Does T490 DLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T490 DLN expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T490 DLN?
The MOT on T490 DLN expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T490 DLN done?
T490 DLN was recorded at 133,147 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 3,134 miles a year.
Has T490 DLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T490 DLN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T490 DLN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T490 DLN find?
T490 DLN passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both.

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