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S281 ACS

1999 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,709 mi
Last recorded31,709 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 ACS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 31,709 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 31,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 31,684 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated around jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated around jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension very rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2024 31,525 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2023 30,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension componants rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f floor pan rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2022 29,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension componants rusty

o/s/f rusty floor pan

Pass 22 Dec 2020 27,391 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight rusting under vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2020 26,595 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 26,595 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 24,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 20,242 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 13 Jan 2018 20,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Jan 2017 14,616 miles

hand brake lever high

Pass 26 Jan 2016 12,133 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 12,133 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 11,426 miles

n /s/f slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2014 6,567 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 4,543 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front offside and nearside inner wheel surface corrosion

general blister corrosion to offside and nearside front suspension, mounting nuts and bolts

general suface blister corrosion on offside and nearside rear suspensions, mounting nuts and bolts

nearside stub axle at track rod end slightly deteriorated

rear offside and nearside inner rim surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2012 3,524 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 3,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 3,132 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 2,797 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 2,571 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 2,340 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 2,166 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 1,959 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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S281 ACS is a 1999 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S281 ACS, 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 S281 ACS registered?

S281 ACS is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S281 ACS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 ACS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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