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S212 OLM

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,290 mi
Last recorded46,290 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 OLM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 46,290 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 46,290 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 45,864 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 45,327 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 44,926 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 44,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 43,641 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 43,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 43,161 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 43,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 42,251 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 42,251 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,349 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 40,503 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 40,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 39,713 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 38,780 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,746 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 36,667 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 36,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 35,322 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,322 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,793 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 32,338 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,338 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 30,770 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 29,394 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,810 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 25,831 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 25,831 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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S212 OLM is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S212 OLM, 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 S212 OLM registered?

S212 OLM is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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