1991 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · J488 ENJ
1991 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 182,926 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J488 ENJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 182,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J488 ENJ Mileage History
- 10/04/200695,511 mi
- 13/04/200795,638 mi+127 mi
- 13/04/200795,638 mi
- 26/03/2008107,594 mi+11,956 mi
- 17/03/2009112,115 mi+4,521 mi
- 20/04/2009112,170 mi+55 mi
- 25/03/2010122,960 mi+10,790 mi
- 21/04/2010123,452 mi+492 mi
- 13/04/2011126,895 mi+3,443 mi
- 18/04/2011126,906 mi+11 mi
- 10/04/2012129,459 mi+2,553 mi
- 22/04/2013143,243 mi+13,784 mi
- 22/04/2013143,243 mi
- 09/04/2014161,570 mi+18,327 mi
- 21/04/2015175,612 mi+14,042 mi
- 08/10/2016177,812 mi+2,200 mi
- 08/10/2016177,812 mi
- 19/10/2018178,035 mi+223 mi
- 20/09/2019179,838 mi+1,803 mi
- 20/09/2019179,838 mi
- 02/03/2021180,829 mi+991 mi
- 09/03/2021180,836 mi+7 mi
- 25/03/2022181,468 mi+632 mi
- 29/03/2022181,741 mi+273 mi
- 09/03/2023181,920 mi+179 mi
- 15/04/2024182,214 mi+294 mi
- 29/04/2025182,711 mi+497 mi
- 23/04/2026182,926 mi+215 mi
Average of roughly 4,363 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
J488 ENJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Honda Civic (J488 ENJ) between April 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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