1998 Honda Civic 1.5L Petrol · S571 KDD

The vehicle remains roadworthy as evidenced by its most recent MOT pass in December 2025 at 159,045 miles. The maintenance trend shows a stable mechanical history but reveals a clear progression in structural degradation. While the car has passed its annual tests, the record indicates a transition from protected underseal in 2021 to documented surface corrosion throughout the underbody by the 2024 and 2025. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 28-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. Data between December 2024 and December 2025 shows negligible use of only 3 miles, moving from 159,042 to 159,045 miles. This pattern suggests the car sits for long periods or is used very sparingly. While this limits wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to the degradation of rubber components and the acceleration of corrosion due to lack of moisture displacement and airflow. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points. The tester flagged corrosion on the front subframe mounting areas in 2022, and general underbody corrosion has been a recurring theme since. A buyer should verify that this surface rust has not progressed into structural perforation, which would compromise the frame. Additionally, the worn offside rear trailing arm bush noted in 2023 requires a check of all remaining suspension bushings to ensure age-related perished has not caused widespread play in the steering geometry.