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P8 OPY

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,378 mi
Last recorded147,378 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 OPY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 147,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four at ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 143,252 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 140,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 137,525 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 135,148 miles

Rear seats removed

Fail 15 Sep 2020 135,138 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed

Pass 2 Aug 2019 131,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge, worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 124,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 124,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 115,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 105,452 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 105,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits cat missing (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive cat missing (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive cat missing (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort only 42kg (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 May 2015 98,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 98,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,986 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 95,986 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,566 miles

rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,082 miles

centre exhaust

Fail 1 Sep 2011 86,081 miles

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

centre exhaust

handbrake travel

rear pads low

Pass 16 Aug 2010 77,735 miles

both wiper blades split

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,616 miles

both head lamp images

Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,515 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 65,030 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 61,494 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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P8 OPY is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P8 OPY, 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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P8 OPY is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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