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J29 MLA

1991 Honda Civic Shuttle

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,506 mi
Last recorded137,506 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda Civic Shuttle96,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 MLA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Shuttle
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 137,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 132,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2023 130,399 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 128,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 126,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 124,536 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 122,493 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 119,393 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 116,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 112,823 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 108,832 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2014 104,920 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 99,581 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,480 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,331 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 83,111 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 75,042 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,705 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 67,491 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 61,255 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Honda Civic Shuttle?

Based on 10,499 MOT tests across 1,880 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
3,095
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,880
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,135
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 782
constant velocity joint gaiter split 683
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 626
Stop lamp not working 440
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J29 MLA is a 1991 Honda Civic Shuttle in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Honda Civic Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 96,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic Shuttle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J29 MLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Honda Civic Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J29 MLA is a 1991 Honda Civic Shuttle, first registered on 28 November 1991.

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