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J817 NLP

2000 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,603 mi
Last recorded162,603 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Civic75,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ817 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 162,603 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 162,039 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 161,308 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 161,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2017 161,050 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 154,586 miles

Advise front number plate

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 154,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise front number plate

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 146,831 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 137,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 137,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 128,925 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear offside wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 128,804 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear offside wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 119,062 miles

both rear lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated near limit

horn near audible limit

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2011 119,054 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated near limit

horn near audible limit

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2010 94,111 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2010 94,111 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 212,708 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 185,113 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2008 185,113 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

Pass 13 Jul 2007 157,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 19 Jul 2006 126,708 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 125,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J817 NLP is a 2000 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 75,072 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J817 NLP, 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 26 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J817 NLP is a 2000 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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