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S208 XRJ

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,359 mi
Last recorded182,359 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 XRJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 182,359 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 167,886 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 167,865 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp showing red light to the front both fronts ? purple (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 167,846 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Manifold cracked before the catalytic converter. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to vehicle running rough and not revving. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Leak around the throttle body. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring connectors for steering disconnected Wiring for the horn loose and exposed. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring around suspension and steering components is touching the wheel from aftermarket lighting. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 159,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 159,585 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 150,145 miles

Coolant leak

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 138,374 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Vehicle is heavily Under-sealed

Pass 30 May 2019 122,665 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle is heavily Under-sealed

Pass 6 Nov 2017 121,587 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 107,117 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 101,924 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 97,135 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 91,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking within treads (slight)

exhaust manifold cracked

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

front bumper is insecure on offside

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 21 Nov 2013 91,087 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking within treads (slight)

exhaust manifold cracked

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

front bumper is insecure on offside

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,354 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST CENTRE & REAR CORRODED

Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,828 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 81,828 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2010 76,652 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2009 67,682 miles

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

slight tarnish to rear number plate

Pass 30 May 2008 58,400 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,320 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,540 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 35,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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S208 XRJ is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S208 XRJ, 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 S208 XRJ registered?

S208 XRJ is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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