1998 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · R980 AVX
1998 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 138,347 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R980 AVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 138,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R980 AVX 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 1998 Honda Civic (R980 AVX) between October 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 31 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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.
R980 AVX Mileage History
- 29/10/2022117,676 mi
- 19/08/2023120,962 mi+3,286 mi
- 20/07/2024128,767 mi+7,805 mi
- 24/07/2025133,609 mi+4,842 mi
- 22/07/2026138,347 mi+4,738 mi
Average of roughly 5,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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