Official DVLA Record

1998 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · R541 NJU

R541 NJU

1998 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 167,221 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08/02/2010
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/02/2010)
Recorded Mileage
167,221 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/02/2010
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/02/2010
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1590cc

R541 NJU Key Findings

  • 9 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2009
  • 167,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R541 NJU Mileage History

  1. 26/07/2005124,775 mi
  2. 27/07/2005124,788 mi+13 mi
  3. 24/07/2006136,699 mi+11,911 mi
  4. 28/07/2006136,699 mi
  5. 25/07/2007153,701 mi+17,002 mi
  6. 28/07/2008196,280 mi+42,579 mi
  7. 30/07/2008196,280 mi
  8. 13/01/2009167,211 mi-29,069 mi
  9. 09/02/2009167,221 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 11,979 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R541 NJU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 13:10
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Honda Civic (R541 NJU) between July 2005 and February 2009.

The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 09 February 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)”.

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