1998 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · S245 BNU
1998 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 96,005 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S245 BNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2026
- 96,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S245 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 (S245 BNU) between May 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
S245 BNU Mileage History
- 14/05/202274,829 mi
- 16/05/202377,593 mi+2,764 mi
- 17/07/202479,968 mi+2,375 mi
- 31/10/202580,976 mi+1,008 mi
- 27/10/202696,005 mi+15,029 mi
Average of roughly 4,753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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