1998 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · S870 AGP
1998 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 128,238 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,238 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S870 AGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 128,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S870 AGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Honda Civic (S870 AGP) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
S870 AGP Mileage History
- 22/06/2022114,098 mi
- 31/08/2023120,168 mi+6,070 mi
- 31/08/2023120,168 mi
- 29/08/2024125,538 mi+5,370 mi
- 11/09/2025128,238 mi+2,700 mi
Average of roughly 4,388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk6
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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