1998 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · S238 BNU
1998 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 158,471 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S238 BNU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2023
- 158,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S238 BNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Honda Civic (S238 BNU) between April 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
S238 BNU Mileage History
- 25/04/2022151,708 mi
- 04/11/2023158,471 mi+6,763 mi
Average of roughly 4,428 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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