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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T538 DLXMOT history

T538 DLX is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2023
Mileage
89,054 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 DLX
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
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 DLX was last recorded at 89,054 miles on 10 Jun 2022, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,004 miles · 30 May 2022
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
2,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,054 miles
  • 2021 – 87,386 miles
  • 2020 – 86,338 miles
  • 2019 – 84,541 miles
  • 2018 – 82,655 miles
  • 2017 – 81,204 miles
  • 2016 – 79,313 miles
  • 2015 – 77,043 miles
  • 2014 – 74,509 miles
  • 2013 – 71,842 miles
  • 2012 – 69,620 miles
  • 2011 – 67,436 miles
  • 2010 – 65,154 miles
  • 2009 – 62,506 miles
  • 2008 – 59,750 miles
  • 2007 – 56,077 miles
  • 2006 – 51,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,054 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,054 miles (+50)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,054 miles
    Test number
    845059028898
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail89,004 miles (+1,618)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,004 miles
    Test number
    107247220865
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass87,386 miles (+1,048)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,386 miles
    Test number
    637020829096
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass86,338 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,338 miles
    Test number
    836039317732
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail86,319 miles (+1,778)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,319 miles
    Test number
    179011285338
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass84,541 miles (+1,886)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    84,541 miles
    Test number
    380595864680
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass82,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,655 miles
    Test number
    718103240958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,655 miles (+1,451)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,655 miles
    Test number
    641662088045
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass81,204 miles (+1,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,204 miles
    Test number
    475598918714
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass79,313 miles (+2,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,313 miles
    Test number
    652929319334
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass77,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,043 miles
    Test number
    249178215168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,043 miles (+2,534)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,043 miles
    Test number
    749338715199
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre cracks appearing,bad---n/s/rear lamp slight damage--

  13. Pass74,509 miles (+2,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,509 miles
    Test number
    789557604131
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass71,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,842 miles
    Test number
    288387503187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,842 miles (+2,222)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,842 miles
    Test number
    635317903197
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass69,620 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,620 miles
    Test number
    866284802136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,436 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,436 miles
    Test number
    266351701144
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass67,436 miles (+2,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,436 miles
    Test number
    295231201199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass65,154 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,154 miles
    Test number
    453597290077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,506 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,506 miles
    Test number
    753068909186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,750 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,750 miles
    Test number
    524999818140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,077 miles (+4,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,077 miles
    Test number
    440036507133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass51,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,993 miles
    Test number
    504892926177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T538 DLX

Does T538 DLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T538 DLX expired on 9 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T538 DLX?
The MOT on T538 DLX expired on 9 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T538 DLX done?
T538 DLX was recorded at 89,054 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2022, an average of 2,301 miles a year.
Has T538 DLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 DLX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T538 DLX 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 T538 DLX find?
T538 DLX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush, and 2 more.

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