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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc

T188 SJEMOT history

T188 SJE is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,788 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T188 SJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T188 SJE was last recorded at 120,788 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,242 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,546 miles
Average per year
3,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,788 miles
  • 2025 – 119,242 miles
  • 2024 – 111,196 miles
  • 2023 – 104,539 miles
  • 2022 – 98,252 miles
  • 2021 – 89,595 miles
  • 2020 – 84,208 miles
  • 2019 – 81,564 miles
  • 2018 – 80,678 miles
  • 2017 – 78,252 miles
  • 2016 – 75,656 miles
  • 2015 – 70,637 miles
  • 2014 – 63,892 miles
  • 2013 – 60,009 miles
  • 2012 – 56,854 miles
  • 2011 – 54,929 miles
  • 2010 – 52,523 miles
  • 2009 – 49,696 miles
  • 2008 – 46,950 miles
  • 2007 – 44,341 miles
  • 2006 – 41,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,788 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns and of (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,788 miles (+1,546)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,788 miles
    Test number
    243339186724
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns and of (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass119,242 miles (+8,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,242 miles
    Test number
    439081921500
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass111,196 miles (+6,657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    111,196 miles
    Test number
    787844273729
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  4. Pass104,539 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,539 miles
    Test number
    884509632791
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS AND OS REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail104,538 miles (+6,286)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,538 miles
    Test number
    868580535732
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS AND OS REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass98,252 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,252 miles
    Test number
    662296414477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,250 miles (+8,655)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,250 miles
    Test number
    363035807252
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NS F SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSR SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OS R SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass89,595 miles (+5,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,595 miles
    Test number
    246309276609
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass84,208 miles (+2,644)18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,208 miles
    Test number
    647262653850
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass81,564 miles (+886)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,564 miles
    Test number
    165755166981
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass80,678 miles (+2,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,678 miles
    Test number
    599353940151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass78,252 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,252 miles
    Test number
    367845231256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,244 miles (+28)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,244 miles
    Test number
    171581243727
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail78,216 miles (+2,560)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,216 miles
    Test number
    855430024007
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
  15. Pass75,656 miles (+5,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,656 miles
    Test number
    985322532632
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass70,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,637 miles
    Test number
    315679055179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,637 miles (+6,745)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,637 miles
    Test number
    829799755186
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass63,892 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,892 miles
    Test number
    485067944108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,009 miles (+3,155)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,009 miles
    Test number
    489647953100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,854 miles
    Test number
    488493442110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,854 miles (+1,925)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,854 miles
    Test number
    618993442150
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  22. Pass54,929 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,929 miles
    Test number
    147336441168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,523 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    661928540160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf osf tyers starting to crack in tread pattern
  24. Fail52,523 miles (+2,827)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    224408540159
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf osf tyers starting to crack in tread pattern
  25. Pass49,696 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,696 miles
    Test number
    384337149114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,950 miles (+2,609)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,950 miles
    Test number
    100237058165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,341 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,341 miles
    Test number
    551393467131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,722 miles
    Test number
    820463846160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T188 SJE

Does T188 SJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T188 SJE is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T188 SJE?
The MOT on T188 SJE is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T188 SJE done?
T188 SJE was recorded at 120,788 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 3,901 miles a year.
Has T188 SJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T188 SJE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T188 SJE 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 T188 SJE find?
T188 SJE passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns and of; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and of sills.

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