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S803 GHJ

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,559 mi
Last recorded119,559 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 GHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 119,559 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))

Fail 5 May 2026 119,559 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 113,424 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 113,424 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 105,871 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 99,483 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,705 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,595 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 94,595 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 88,148 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 82,123 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 82,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 77,318 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 69,632 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 69,632 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 62,414 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 57,182 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 57,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,387 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 46,729 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,235 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,037 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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S803 GHJ is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S803 GHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S803 GHJ registered?

S803 GHJ is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S803 GHJ safe to buy?

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