1999 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · V397 FJU
1999 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 103,374 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V397 FJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 103,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V397 FJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Honda Civic (V397 FJU) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
V397 FJU Mileage History
- 21/08/202395,934 mi
- 06/09/202395,936 mi+2 mi
- 27/08/2024101,249 mi+5,313 mi
- 23/08/2025103,355 mi+2,106 mi
- 20/10/2025103,374 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 3,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk6
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, outer sills and floor edges is the big structural threat on Mk6 Civics.
- Ignition Switch Electrical FailureSerious
Premature wear of electrical contacts in the ignition switch can cause the engine to stall while driving or intermittent starting problems, affecting models built from 1997 to 2000.
- Rear Suspension Lower Arm Bolt FailureSerious
A recall was issued for 5-door Civics built in 1999-2000 due to possible breakage of rear suspension lower arm bolts, which could lead to loss of rear suspension control.
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