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1994 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · M488 ABV

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/03/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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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 Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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M488 ABV Mileage History

  1. 04/08/200672,202 mi
  2. 03/08/200775,505 mi+3,303 mi
  3. 14/08/200775,552 mi+47 mi
  4. 23/07/200878,615 mi+3,063 mi
  5. 23/07/200878,615 mi
  6. 05/08/200981,140 mi+2,525 mi
  7. 03/08/201083,163 mi+2,023 mi
  8. 04/08/201185,233 mi+2,070 mi
  9. 01/08/201287,013 mi+1,780 mi
  10. 30/07/201388,632 mi+1,619 mi
  11. 30/07/201388,632 mi
  12. 06/08/201489,689 mi+1,057 mi
  13. 07/08/201489,689 mi
  14. 01/08/201590,454 mi+765 mi
  15. 25/07/201691,413 mi+959 mi
  16. 19/07/201792,458 mi+1,045 mi
  17. 21/07/201792,460 mi+2 mi
  18. 19/07/201893,392 mi+932 mi
  19. 19/07/201893,392 mi
  20. 20/07/201993,774 mi+382 mi
  21. 18/07/202094,072 mi+298 mi
  22. 16/07/202194,158 mi+86 mi
  23. 29/07/202294,694 mi+536 mi
  24. 29/07/202398,239 mi+3,545 mi
  25. 06/08/2024113,193 mi+14,954 mi
  26. 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

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Sept 2026, 01:10
MOT Analysis

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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