1998 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · R541 NJU
1998 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 167,221 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/02/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1590cc
R541 NJU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2009
- 167,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R541 NJU Mileage History
- 26/07/2005124,775 mi
- 27/07/2005124,788 mi+13 mi
- 24/07/2006136,699 mi+11,911 mi
- 28/07/2006136,699 mi
- 25/07/2007153,701 mi+17,002 mi
- 28/07/2008196,280 mi+42,579 mi
- 30/07/2008196,280 mi
- 13/01/2009167,211 mi-29,069 mi
- 09/02/2009167,221 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 11,979 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R541 NJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Honda Civic (R541 NJU) between July 2005 and February 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)”.
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