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S181 PCW

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

77,963 mi
Last recorded77,963 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 PCW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2025 77,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 75,274 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 75,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 72,744 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to nearside/offside rear wheel arches and front floors

Fail 11 Mar 2023 72,742 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to nearside/offside rear wheel arches and front floors

Pass 11 Mar 2022 70,258 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 70,258 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,698 miles

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

slight corrosion to nearside/offside rear wheel arches and front floors

Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,427 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion to nearside/offside front floors

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,592 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,095 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 54,095 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear suspensions corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,043 miles

O/S/R shocker slight weep

rear buckles missing

Fail 12 Feb 2015 50,043 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S/R shocker slight weep

rear buckles missing

Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,118 miles

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

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 1 Feb 2013 45,437 miles

Both rear arm trailing bushes slightly movement

Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,675 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 42,675 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre has irrepairable puncture

Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,668 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 37,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 38,346 miles

both front C.V boots splitting

Fail 6 Feb 2009 38,346 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front C.V boots splitting

middle to CAT pipe blowing

Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,094 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,918 miles

Brake fluid low ?

Middle exhaust section poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2006 23,718 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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S181 PCW is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 S181 PCW, 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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S181 PCW is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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