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J3 ESE

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

198,144 mi
Last recorded198,144 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 ESE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 198,144 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 195,828 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 191,263 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 186,897 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 183,123 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 175,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 175,922 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 172,357 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 172,357 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 169,489 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 166,492 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 162,535 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

handbrake travel high

Pass 13 May 2015 160,757 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 158,479 miles

Radiator fins deteriorating

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2013 153,356 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 146,955 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 141,620 miles

Rear exhaust box link pipe is rusting thin

Pass 5 May 2010 135,410 miles

Centre brake light not working

Small stone chips to windshield

Pass 30 Apr 2009 129,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut to n/s/r tyre tread but not to cords

Pass 28 Apr 2008 119,600 miles

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 4 May 2007 105,849 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 89,761 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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J3 ESE is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 78,715 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 J3 ESE, 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 27 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J3 ESE registered?

J3 ESE is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for J3 ESE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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