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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

V688 ELTMOT history

V688 ELT is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 8 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 100,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2024
Mileage
100,785 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V688 ELT
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
8 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V688 ELT was last recorded at 100,785 miles on 11 Aug 2023, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2013: 72,700 miles, lower than 668,410 miles on 6 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,560 miles · 5 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
3,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,785 miles
  • 2022 – 100,560 miles
  • 2021 – 100,297 miles
  • 2020 – 99,931 miles
  • 2019 – 98,140 miles
  • 2018 – 95,613 miles
  • 2017 – 92,136 miles
  • 2016 – 87,390 miles
  • 2015 – 82,723 miles
  • 2014 – 77,895 miles
  • 2013 – 72,716 miles
  • 2012 – 668,410 miles
  • 2011 – 59,635 miles
  • 2010 – 52,524 miles
  • 2009 – 45,555 miles
  • 2008 – 41,230 miles
  • 2007 – 38,189 miles
  • 2006 – 35,950 miles
  • 2005 – 31,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,785 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,785 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,785 miles
    Test number
    627336179604
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,560 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,560 miles
    Test number
    526746288622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,297 miles (+366)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,297 miles
    Test number
    827560708993
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,931 miles (+1,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,931 miles
    Test number
    423626703612
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,140 miles
    Test number
    294894777171
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail98,140 miles (+2,527)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,140 miles
    Test number
    485688001624
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass95,613 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,613 miles
    Test number
    230445296274
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail95,574 miles (+3,438)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,574 miles
    Test number
    663200321481
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass92,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,136 miles
    Test number
    939333987730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,136 miles (+4,746)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,136 miles
    Test number
    681773424604
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass87,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,390 miles
    Test number
    689889628541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,390 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,390 miles
    Test number
    242064095462
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Fail87,383 miles (+4,660)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,383 miles
    Test number
    151074007960
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass82,723 miles (+4,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,723 miles
    Test number
    928338315282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass77,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,895 miles
    Test number
    748958514214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    895278214206
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass72,716 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,716 miles
    Test number
    785137313257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail72,700 miles (-595,710)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,700 miles
    Test number
    605115113225
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass668,410 miles (+601,573)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    668,410 miles
    Test number
    327369212425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,837 miles (+7,202)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,837 miles
    Test number
    446766412293
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  21. Pass59,635 miles (+7,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,635 miles
    Test number
    929858911279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Pass52,524 miles (+6,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,524 miles
    Test number
    511948310268
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass45,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,555 miles
    Test number
    260459819264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,555 miles (+4,325)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,555 miles
    Test number
    863649219213
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass41,230 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,230 miles
    Test number
    620739418295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,189 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,189 miles
    Test number
    384248917284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,950 miles (+4,895)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    35,950 miles
    Test number
    840069236363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    31,055 miles
    Test number
    840496545328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V688 ELT

Does V688 ELT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V688 ELT expired on 10 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V688 ELT?
The MOT on V688 ELT expired on 10 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V688 ELT done?
V688 ELT was recorded at 100,785 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2023, an average of 3,948 miles a year.
Has V688 ELT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V688 ELT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on V688 ELT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V688 ELT find?
V688 ELT passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: offside rear nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive.

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