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R26 LEU

1999 Honda Civic

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,358 mi
Last recorded131,358 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 LEU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 131,358 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 125,571 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 118,066 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 114,323 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 108,682 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 102,355 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,546 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,655 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 92,667 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 92,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake lever travels high

oil leaks

rear axle, main front bushes worn and starting to tear

rear crash bar behind rear bumper excessively corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 92,551 miles

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 6 Jun 2015 92,456 miles

Nearside Rear brake is slightly binding

Fail 6 Jun 2015 92,456 miles

Nearside Rear brake is slightly binding

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 92,000 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear coil over has dropped down

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,000 miles

Offside Rear coil over has dropped down

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 89,694 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 89,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,507 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 83,507 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Backing lifting on front/rear number plates.

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 76,564 miles

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

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

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

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

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 14 Aug 2009 76,564 miles

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

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

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 1 Aug 2008 69,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2008 69,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,848 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,594 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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R26 LEU is a 1999 Honda Civic in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R26 LEU, 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 R26 LEU registered?

R26 LEU is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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