1998 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · R896 FJN
1998 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 84,766 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R896 FJN Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 84,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R896 FJN Mileage History
- 08/05/200633,410 mi
- 31/05/200734,421 mi+1,011 mi
- 28/05/200835,807 mi+1,386 mi
- 25/06/200937,639 mi+1,832 mi
- 03/08/201039,194 mi+1,555 mi
- 03/08/201039,194 mi
- 16/08/201140,589 mi+1,395 mi
- 09/08/201242,366 mi+1,777 mi
- 09/08/201343,484 mi+1,118 mi
- 07/08/201444,228 mi+744 mi
- 12/08/201444,231 mi+3 mi
- 11/08/201544,777 mi+546 mi
- 12/08/201544,777 mi
- 11/08/201645,968 mi+1,191 mi
- 11/08/201645,968 mi
- 10/08/201746,541 mi+573 mi
- 23/08/201746,543 mi+2 mi
- 13/08/201846,956 mi+413 mi
- 05/08/201951,701 mi+4,745 mi
- 15/08/202056,691 mi+4,990 mi
- 12/08/202161,057 mi+4,366 mi
- 08/08/202265,678 mi+4,621 mi
- 03/08/202370,069 mi+4,391 mi
- 12/08/202474,961 mi+4,892 mi
- 17/08/202474,982 mi+21 mi
- 08/08/202579,829 mi+4,847 mi
- 29/07/202684,624 mi+4,795 mi
- 04/08/202684,766 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 2,537 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
R896 FJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Honda Civic (R896 FJN) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both dull (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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