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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,396 cc

S781 NLPMOT history

S781 NLP is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 29 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S781 NLP silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
123,570 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 NLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S781 NLP was last recorded at 123,570 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 1,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,444 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,126 miles
Average per year
5,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,570 miles
  • 2025 – 122,444 miles
  • 2024 – 121,364 miles
  • 2023 – 120,363 miles
  • 2022 – 119,627 miles
  • 2021 – 118,499 miles
  • 2020 – 115,057 miles
  • 2019 – 110,827 miles
  • 2018 – 107,113 miles
  • 2017 – 103,122 miles
  • 2016 – 98,287 miles
  • 2015 – 92,541 miles
  • 2014 – 84,313 miles
  • 2013 – 75,186 miles
  • 2012 – 66,523 miles
  • 2011 – 57,963 miles
  • 2010 – 49,829 miles
  • 2009 – 38,924 miles
  • 2008 – 28,069 miles
  • 2007 – 17,881 miles
  • 2006 – 9,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,570 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront floor panel corroded both sides
  • AdvisoryOffside rear floor panel corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,570 miles (+1,126)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,570 miles
    Test number
    423401268796
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront floor panel corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside rear floor panel corroded

  2. Pass122,444 miles (+1,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,444 miles
    Test number
    350265807660
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes

  3. Pass121,364 miles (+1,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,364 miles
    Test number
    496720594200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass120,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,363 miles
    Test number
    614440718391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail120,363 miles (+736)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,363 miles
    Test number
    910457970444
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass119,627 miles (+1,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,627 miles
    Test number
    660310536451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass118,499 miles (+3,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,499 miles
    Test number
    774636734751
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,057 miles
    Test number
    378798890975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,057 miles (+4,230)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,057 miles
    Test number
    500960372745
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass110,827 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,827 miles
    Test number
    761943508977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail110,795 miles (+3,682)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,795 miles
    Test number
    659146868188
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass107,113 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,113 miles
    Test number
    902387467059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,122 miles
    Test number
    438232025377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail103,122 miles (+4,835)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,122 miles
    Test number
    834313362700
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass98,287 miles (+5,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,287 miles
    Test number
    591018194035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass92,541 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,541 miles
    Test number
    924517341323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail92,538 miles (+8,225)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,538 miles
    Test number
    625138449880
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass84,313 miles (+9,127)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,313 miles
    Test number
    345298864403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded but meet mot criteria
    • NoteNs and os trail arm bushes perishing

  19. Pass75,186 miles (+8,663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,186 miles
    Test number
    739729363278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass66,523 miles (+8,560)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,523 miles
    Test number
    959879162233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,963 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,963 miles
    Test number
    267933771225
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass57,963 miles (+8,134)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,963 miles
    Test number
    887373171250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass49,829 miles (+10,905)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,829 miles
    Test number
    940517570226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,924 miles (+10,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,924 miles
    Test number
    320356469295
    • NoteFront brake pads low about 4500 miles

  25. Pass28,069 miles (+10,188)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,069 miles
    Test number
    312506778474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,881 miles (+8,741)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,881 miles
    Test number
    811521477215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,140 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,140 miles
    Test number
    690254656225
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  28. Fail9,140 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,140 miles
    Test number
    242124556247
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

Questions about S781 NLP

Does S781 NLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S781 NLP expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S781 NLP?
The MOT on S781 NLP expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S781 NLP done?
S781 NLP was recorded at 123,570 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,707 miles a year.
Has S781 NLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 NLP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S781 NLP 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 NLP find?
S781 NLP failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 4 more.

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