1998 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · S127 ALV
1998 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 108,783 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S127 ALV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 108,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S127 ALV 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 (S127 ALV) between September 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
S127 ALV Mileage History
- 08/09/202394,775 mi
- 21/09/202395,416 mi+641 mi
- 10/01/2025104,092 mi+8,676 mi
- 27/01/2025104,150 mi+58 mi
- 27/02/2026108,783 mi+4,633 mi
Average of roughly 5,664 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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