1999 Honda Civic 1.5L Petrol · V674 DLN
1999 Honda Civic (1.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 115,429 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Feb 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
V674 DLN Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 17/10/2022
- 115,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V674 DLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 Honda Civic (V674 DLN) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle is faulty/slightly insecure (6.2.3 (”; “Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated badly above letters and numbers non reflective material doesnt”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Strong caution is advised. This vehicle
Prioritise a comprehensive structural inspection by a professional welder before considering purchase. The October 2022 MOT failure specifically noted that the rigidity of the nearside front lower integral body structure was significantly reduced, which is a major safety concern. You must verify if these structural repairs and the fuel pipe replacements were ever carried out, as the vehicle failed on multiple critical safety points.
Negotiate heavily based on the cost of structural remediation. Given the age and the extent of the failures listed—ranging from the fuel filler neck to the steering rack—this vehicle should be viewed as a project rather than a reliable daily driver unless a full portfolio of repair invoices is provided.
The 1.5L petrol engine is typically economical for its era, though it will not match the efficiency of modern equivalents. While road tax and insurance groups for a 1999 model are generally low, the maintenance costs for this specific vehicle are likely to be high due to its age and known corrosion issues.
Annual costs will be dominated by the need for rust prevention and potential welding. Beyond standard servicing, expect significant unplanned expenditure to keep a vehicle of this vintage and condition roadworthy.
Focus your inspection on the underbody and sills. The MOT history explicitly flags corroded fuel pipes, a badly corroded fuel filler neck, and compromised structural rigidity in the sills. Use a torch to inspect the floor pan and suspension mounting areas where corrosion was previously noted.
Additionally, check the power steering rack for seepage and ensure the CV boots are intact, as the offside front boot was recorded as severely deteriorated. Finally, test the rear passenger door handle and check the condition of the seatbelt webbing, both of which were listed as defects in the 2022 test.
This silver 1999 Honda Civic, powered by a 1493cc petrol engine, has recorded 115,429 miles. Its most recent MOT record from October 2022 shows a failure with extensive issues, most notably severe corrosion to the sills and fuel system. While the mileage is below the model average for its age, the recorded structural damage presents a significant risk to any buyer.
Across 329,048 analysed vehicles, the Honda Civic has an average MOT pass rate of 78.1%, with tyres, exhausts, and headlamps being the most common failure points.
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