1998 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · S244 BNU
1998 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 75,271 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S244 BNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 75,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S244 BNU 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 (S244 BNU) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
S244 BNU Mileage History
- 03/02/202368,520 mi
- 06/02/202368,520 mi
- 10/05/202469,035 mi+515 mi
- 17/04/202574,926 mi+5,891 mi
- 06/05/202575,271 mi+345 mi
Average of roughly 2,996 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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