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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc

S796 MLWMOT history

S796 MLW is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2022.

S796 MLW red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Honda Civic, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2023
Mileage
134,125 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 MLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2023
Latest MOT test
4 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S796 MLW was last recorded at 134,125 miles on 4 May 2022, 5,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,767 miles · 7 May 2021
Between the last two tests
5,358 miles
Average per year
4,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,125 miles
  • 2021 – 128,767 miles
  • 2020 – 122,038 miles
  • 2019 – 116,535 miles
  • 2018 – 116,193 miles
  • 2017 – 108,966 miles
  • 2016 – 107,456 miles
  • 2015 – 104,681 miles
  • 2014 – 100,599 miles
  • 2013 – 96,642 miles
  • 2012 – 93,646 miles
  • 2011 – 90,192 miles
  • 2010 – 84,038 miles
  • 2009 – 79,992 miles
  • 2007 – 72,563 miles
  • 2006 – 59,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,125 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front floor both sides corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,125 miles
    Test number
    345386880605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail134,125 miles (+5,358)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,125 miles
    Test number
    571052825186
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,767 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    128,767 miles
    Test number
    873912223775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail128,761 miles (+40)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,761 miles
    Test number
    665897969504
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail128,721 miles (+6,683)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,721 miles
    Test number
    474790745339
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    122,038 miles
    Test number
    796528556988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,038 miles (+5,503)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,038 miles
    Test number
    741104325517
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass116,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,535 miles
    Test number
    232634044547
    • AdvisoryFront floor both sides corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail116,535 miles (+342)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,535 miles
    Test number
    454195352228
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront floor both sides corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail116,193 miles (+7,227)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,193 miles
    Test number
    586923962004
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level close to minimum...

  11. Pass108,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,966 miles
    Test number
    622938571603
    • AdvisoryTyre treads cracked

  12. Fail108,966 miles (+62)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,966 miles
    Test number
    910407449774
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre treads cracked

  13. Fail108,904 miles (+1,448)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,904 miles
    Test number
    900951290939
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre treads cracked

  14. Pass107,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,456 miles
    Test number
    725947041892
    • AdvisoryFront TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, AND SIDE WALLS
    • AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

  15. Fail107,456 miles (+2,775)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,456 miles
    Test number
    277657365402
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureValve stem seriously damaged O/S/F O/S/R N/S/R (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, AND SIDE WALLS
    • AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

  16. Pass104,681 miles (+4,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,681 miles
    Test number
    369047035218
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass100,599 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,599 miles
    Test number
    819213614214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,642 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,642 miles
    Test number
    167982923168
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass96,642 miles (+2,996)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,642 miles
    Test number
    885542623128
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass93,646 miles (+3,454)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    93,646 miles
    Test number
    735320012254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass90,192 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    90,192 miles
    Test number
    278122461474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,038 miles (+4,046)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,038 miles
    Test number
    494565750195
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML LIGHT ON
    • NotePARK BRAKE LEVER CLOSE TO END OF RESERVE TRAVEL
    • NoteREAR NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

  23. Pass79,992 miles (+7,429)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    79,992 miles
    Test number
    500088599008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,563 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,563 miles
    Test number
    143081177196
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass72,563 miles (+13,342)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    72,563 miles
    Test number
    194061577181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,221 miles
    Test number
    671757936171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S796 MLW

Does S796 MLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S796 MLW expired on 6 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S796 MLW?
The MOT on S796 MLW expired on 6 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S796 MLW done?
S796 MLW was recorded at 134,125 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2022, an average of 4,692 miles a year.
Has S796 MLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 MLW has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S796 MLW 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 S796 MLW find?
S796 MLW passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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