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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,396 cc

S781 MLOMOT history

S781 MLO is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

S781 MLO blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
147,507 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 MLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 MLO was last recorded at 147,507 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 13,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,105 miles · 19 Apr 2017
Between the last two tests
13,402 miles
Average per year
5,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,507 miles
  • 2017 – 134,105 miles
  • 2016 – 122,711 miles
  • 2015 – 109,954 miles
  • 2014 – 107,576 miles
  • 2013 – 93,876 miles
  • 2012 – 78,414 miles
  • 2010 – 71,812 miles
  • 2009 – 55,326 miles
  • 2008 – 48,815 miles
  • 2007 – 46,000 miles
  • 2006 – 42,829 miles
  • 2005 – 38,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,507 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,507 miles (+13,402)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    147,507 miles
    Test number
    282284968160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,105 miles
    Test number
    586472072320
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Both rear wheel arches getting rusty (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack in screen but not in view of the road (8.3.1d)

  3. Fail134,105 miles (+11,394)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,105 miles
    Test number
    502635922451
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked outer split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Both rear wheel arches getting rusty (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack in screen but not in view of the road (8.3.1d)

  4. Pass122,711 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,711 miles
    Test number
    421471952818
    • AdvisorySuspension is very low

  5. Fail122,684 miles (+12,730)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,684 miles
    Test number
    140248003770
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

  6. Pass109,954 miles (+88)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    109,954 miles
    Test number
    825063225003
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings starting to rumble.
    • NoteSuspension is very low.

  7. Fail109,866 miles (+2,290)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,866 miles
    Test number
    436240225004
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings starting to rumble.
    • NoteSuspension is very low.

  8. Pass107,576 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    107,576 miles
    Test number
    556943744054
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  9. Fail107,576 miles (+13,700)11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,576 miles
    Test number
    348198534085
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  10. Pass93,876 miles (+15,462)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    93,876 miles
    Test number
    338518203069
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • NoteSRS light on

  11. Pass78,414 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,414 miles
    Test number
    689416702074
    • NoteBoth front brake discs surface corrosion

  12. Fail78,414 miles (+6,602)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,414 miles
    Test number
    596275202004
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs surface corrosion

  13. Pass71,812 miles (+16,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,812 miles
    Test number
    660158160296
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass55,326 miles (+6,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,326 miles
    Test number
    122094929211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail48,815 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,815 miles
    Test number
    351719118255
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  16. Pass48,815 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,815 miles
    Test number
    422429918207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,000 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,000 miles
    Test number
    951035997194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,829 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,829 miles
    Test number
    370001216268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    38,949 miles
    Test number
    402937205202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S781 MLO

Does S781 MLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S781 MLO is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S781 MLO?
The MOT on S781 MLO is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S781 MLO done?
S781 MLO was recorded at 147,507 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,262 miles a year.
Has S781 MLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 MLO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on S781 MLO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S781 MLO find?
S781 MLO passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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