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1998 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · R854 NJU

R854 NJU

1998 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 89,039 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2010.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Jul 2010
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Apr 2010)
Recorded Mileage
89,039 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Jul 2010
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2010
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1797cc

R854 NJU Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2009
  • 89,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R854 NJU Mileage History

  1. 13/07/200562,299 mi
  2. 13/07/200562,299 mi
  3. 11/07/200771,177 mi+8,878 mi
  4. 30/07/200875,804 mi+4,627 mi
  5. 10/07/200989,039 mi+13,235 mi
  6. 10/07/200989,039 mi

Average of roughly 6,699 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

R854 NJU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 06:21
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Honda Civic (R854 NJU) between July 2005 and July 2009.

The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 10 July 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY