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1991 HONDA CIVIC1.6L Petrol

J178 MLC

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1991 HONDA CIVIC is a Petrol vehicle with a 1590cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 119,618.

MOT
Expired
Expires 13/07/2024
Tax
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
1991
Engine
1590cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Honda Civic passed its most recent MOT on 14 July 2023 at 119,618 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the point of testing. The single clean pass gives no evidence of recurring mechanical or structural faults across the supplied history. Recorded mileage stands at 119,618 miles against a 1991 build date, an average of roughly 3,418 miles per year. This low annual use over 35 years suggests extended periods of standing or light running rather than continuous daily wear. The MOT data shows only one entry, so no rapid accumulation or gap between tests can be assessed beyond the absence of earlier records. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person for age-related corrosion on structural panels and suspension mounting points, as 35-year-old Hondas commonly suffer hidden rust despite a clean test. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for perishing from inactivity, since standing vehicles develop flat-spotted tyres and seized calipers. Confirm the 119,618 mileage with service receipts and inspect the exhaust for internal rot not visible during a cursory test. The clean 2023 pass offers reassurance, but sparse history means previous owner care remains unverified by the record alone.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Finance
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Salvage
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Honda Civic passed its most recent MOT on 14 July 2023 at 119,618 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the point of testing. The single clean pass gives no evidence of recurring mechanical or structural faults across the supplied history. Recorded mileage stands at 119,618 miles against a 1991 build date, an average of roughly 3,418 miles per year. This low annual use over 35 years suggests extended periods of standing or light running rather than continuous daily wear. The MOT data shows only one entry, so no rapid accumulation or gap between tests can be assessed beyond the absence of earlier records. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person for age-related corrosion on structural panels and suspension mounting points, as 35-year-old Hondas commonly suffer hidden rust despite a clean test. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for perishing from inactivity, since standing vehicles develop flat-spotted tyres and seized calipers. Confirm the 119,618 mileage with service receipts and inspect the exhaust for internal rot not visible during a cursory test. The clean 2023 pass offers reassurance, but sparse history means previous owner care remains unverified by the record alone.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1991, this Honda Civic with plate J178 MLC has undergone 1 MOT inspection since July 2023.

Across its entire MOT history, this Honda has a 100% success rate (1 passes and 0 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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