1998 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · S807 DHJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 170,667 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit with edge wear. This follows a recurring issue with tyre condition seen in multiple previous years, suggesting that the owner tends to replace tyres only when they reach the point of failure or near-failure during inspection. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's twenty-eight year age, averaging approximately 6,100 miles per annum. Between November 2022 and November 2023, the car covered 3,988 miles, followed by 5,588 miles in the following year, and 4,365 miles in the period leading to the failed 2024 test. This steady, low mileage indicates the car is not subjected to heavy motorway use, but puts significant stress on rubber components and structural integrity due to the overall age of the chassis. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension and alignment, as the repeated reports of tyres worn on the edges in 2022, 2024, and 2025 indicate persistent geometry issues or worn suspension bushes and ball joints. The 2022 failure regarding a severely deteriorated nearside front drive shaft CV boot requires a physical check to ensure no grease has escaped the joint, which would lead to rapid mechanical failure. The failure in November 2024 at 166,297 miles regarding carbon monoxide emissions suggests potential issues with the fuel-air mixture or engine combustion, which could indicate a faulty oxygen sensor, spark plugs, or a degrading catalytic converter. Given the age of this Honda, a thorough visual inspection for structural corrosion on the sills and wing arches is also mandatory, as the record does not account for the presence of hidden rust.