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S287 NLX

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

51,589 mi
Last recorded51,589 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS287 NLX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 51,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 46,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 42,570 miles

Nearside 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))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Jul 2024 42,570 miles

Nearside 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))

Spare tyre defective

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 38,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 34,246 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 32,920 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 32,920 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 29,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor leaking slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2020 29,607 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

high level brake light not working

Fail 30 Jan 2020 29,606 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel possible caliper/cable?? (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Feb 2019 29,314 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 29,306 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 29,017 miles

Front number plate slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2017 28,655 miles

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

nearside rear inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin, squealing on wear indicator

offside rear inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin, squealing on wear indicator

Fail 31 Jan 2017 28,638 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin, squealing on wear indicator

offside rear inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin, squealing on wear indicator

Pass 5 Feb 2016 28,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on wear indicator ,squealing (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on wear indicator ,squealing (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 27,701 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 27,250 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,605 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 25,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished and 14 years old

front discs lipped

front pads low

n/s/r light lense cracked

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,111 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Jan 2011 25,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2010 24,354 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,644 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 23,644 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre is slightely perished

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 22,965 miles

front brake disc's lipped

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

when both rear footbrake's applied possible intermitent abs fault

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,965 miles

front brake disc's lipped

when both rear footbrake's applied possible intermitent abs fault

Pass 11 Jan 2007 22,202 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 21,607 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 21,571 miles

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

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

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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S287 NLX is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 S287 NLX, 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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S287 NLX is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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