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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T985 ELNMOT history

T985 ELN is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 82,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,977 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 ELN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T985 ELN was last recorded at 82,977 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,973 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,977 miles
  • 2024 – 78,127 miles
  • 2023 – 72,772 miles
  • 2022 – 71,479 miles
  • 2021 – 71,440 miles
  • 2020 – 70,397 miles
  • 2019 – 69,294 miles
  • 2018 – 67,979 miles
  • 2017 – 66,363 miles
  • 2016 – 64,459 miles
  • 2015 – 61,481 miles
  • 2014 – 60,299 miles
  • 2013 – 58,815 miles
  • 2012 – 56,840 miles
  • 2011 – 56,399 miles
  • 2010 – 54,878 miles
  • 2009 – 52,514 miles
  • 2008 – 49,983 miles
  • 2007 – 46,726 miles
  • 2006 – 43,049 miles
  • 2005 – 36,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,977 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,977 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,977 miles
    Test number
    727966560844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail82,973 miles (+4,846)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,973 miles
    Test number
    665930274275
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,127 miles
    Test number
    721679493136
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail78,127 miles (+5,355)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,127 miles
    Test number
    566058169673
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass72,772 miles (+1,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,772 miles
    Test number
    918612269187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc corroded

  6. Pass71,479 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,479 miles
    Test number
    511898216764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,440 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,440 miles
    Test number
    314010998618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,397 miles
    Test number
    751366052467
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated

  9. Fail70,395 miles (+1,101)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,395 miles
    Test number
    797367821912
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryVery little handbrake effort on n/s

  10. Pass69,294 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,294 miles
    Test number
    949571710214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,292 miles (+1,313)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,292 miles
    Test number
    583347752798
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass67,979 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,979 miles
    Test number
    475253720678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,968 miles (+1,605)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,968 miles
    Test number
    595491706808
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHand brake requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass66,363 miles (+1,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,363 miles
    Test number
    421518740394
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and o/s/r brakes slightly stiff to rotate

  15. Pass64,459 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,459 miles
    Test number
    760100945956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,481 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,481 miles
    Test number
    957489125237
    • NoteO/s/r brake slightly stiff to rotate

  17. Fail61,481 miles (+1,182)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,481 miles
    Test number
    819629525221
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteO/s/r brake slightly stiff to rotate

  18. Pass60,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,299 miles
    Test number
    598889514234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,299 miles (+1,484)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,299 miles
    Test number
    339819714414
    • 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)

  20. Pass58,815 miles (+1,975)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,815 miles
    Test number
    609269513252
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriated on joint with centre
    • NoteRear suspension bushes deteriated especially nearside

  21. Pass56,840 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,840 miles
    Test number
    685726212250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,399 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,399 miles
    Test number
    386572421211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,878 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,878 miles
    Test number
    533995710208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,514 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,514 miles
    Test number
    353382929460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,493 miles (+2,510)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,493 miles
    Test number
    354579719462
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass49,983 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,983 miles
    Test number
    940812428260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise sill covers fitted

  27. Fail49,983 miles (+3,257)3 failures2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,983 miles
    Test number
    793692228273
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise sill covers fitted
    • NoteN/S Rear tyre deteriorating

  28. Pass46,726 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,726 miles
    Test number
    803896907244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,049 miles
    Test number
    193312426207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail43,049 miles (+6,109)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,049 miles
    Test number
    890422526200
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass36,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    36,940 miles
    Test number
    871691305295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T985 ELN

Does T985 ELN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T985 ELN is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T985 ELN?
The MOT on T985 ELN is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T985 ELN done?
T985 ELN was recorded at 82,977 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 2,244 miles a year.
Has T985 ELN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 ELN has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T985 ELN 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 T985 ELN find?
T985 ELN passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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