1991 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · J488 CGC
1991 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 67,240 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J488 CGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 67,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J488 CGC 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 1991 Honda Civic (J488 CGC) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 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: Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
J488 CGC Mileage History
- 24/08/202262,582 mi
- 22/08/202364,548 mi+1,966 mi
- 16/12/202466,702 mi+2,154 mi
- 20/12/202466,702 mi
- 24/11/202567,240 mi+538 mi
Average of roughly 1,432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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