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S553 NLU

1999 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,638 mi
Last recorded98,638 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 NLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 98,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 90,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,951 miles

engine hunting

Fail 18 Jan 2019 88,951 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

engine hunting

Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,258 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,343 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,421 miles

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Fail 23 Nov 2015 78,421 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,652 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 75,652 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 72,618 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 69,794 miles

front brake pads appear worn low

Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,899 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,400 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,523 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 51,553 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,149 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,286 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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S553 NLU is a 1999 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S553 NLU, 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 S553 NLU registered?

S553 NLU is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S553 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S553 NLU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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