1994 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · M488 ABV
1994 Honda Civic (1.3L, petrol). First registered 12/08/1994. Recorded mileage 118,017 miles. MOT valid until 11/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1343cc
M488 ABV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 118,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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M488 ABV Mileage History
- 04/08/200672,202 mi
- 03/08/200775,505 mi+3,303 mi
- 14/08/200775,552 mi+47 mi
- 23/07/200878,615 mi+3,063 mi
- 23/07/200878,615 mi
- 05/08/200981,140 mi+2,525 mi
- 03/08/201083,163 mi+2,023 mi
- 04/08/201185,233 mi+2,070 mi
- 01/08/201287,013 mi+1,780 mi
- 30/07/201388,632 mi+1,619 mi
- 30/07/201388,632 mi
- 06/08/201489,689 mi+1,057 mi
- 07/08/201489,689 mi
- 01/08/201590,454 mi+765 mi
- 25/07/201691,413 mi+959 mi
- 19/07/201792,458 mi+1,045 mi
- 21/07/201792,460 mi+2 mi
- 19/07/201893,392 mi+932 mi
- 19/07/201893,392 mi
- 20/07/201993,774 mi+382 mi
- 18/07/202094,072 mi+298 mi
- 16/07/202194,158 mi+86 mi
- 29/07/202294,694 mi+536 mi
- 29/07/202398,239 mi+3,545 mi
- 06/08/2024113,193 mi+14,954 mi
- 12/03/2026118,017 mi+4,824 mi
Average of roughly 2,337 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
M488 ABV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Honda Civic (M488 ABV) between August 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingr”.
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