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S18 CAT

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,118 mi
Last recorded74,118 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 CAT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 74,118 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 74,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 69,341 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 64,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 64,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 59,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 59,193 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 58,520 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 57,692 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,098 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 57,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,918 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,492 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,322 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 53,316 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,971 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,168 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,200 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,082 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,223 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,786 miles

REAR WIPER IN POOR CONDITON

Fail 14 Apr 2009 47,786 miles

REAR WIPER IN POOR CONDITON

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 43,756 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 43,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S18 CAT is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S18 CAT, 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 S18 CAT registered?

S18 CAT is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S18 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 CAT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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