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974 BLJ

1999 Honda Civic

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,079 mi
Last recorded69,079 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration974 BLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 69,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 69,079 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 69,076 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 68,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper cross member corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2023 68,781 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2022 67,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 67,394 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,583 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 65,186 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 63,256 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,892 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,786 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,392 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 54,307 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,903 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,549 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,183 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 47,177 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,941 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,583 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,649 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,278 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 27,012 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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974 BLJ is a 1999 Honda Civic in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 974 BLJ, 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 974 BLJ registered?

974 BLJ is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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