1998 Honda Civic 1.5L Petrol · S391 GMW
1998 Honda Civic (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 71,189 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S391 GMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 71,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S391 GMW 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 (S391 GMW) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”.
S391 GMW Mileage History
- 15/08/202365,556 mi
- 13/07/202467,468 mi+1,912 mi
- 21/06/202569,265 mi+1,797 mi
- 16/07/202671,186 mi+1,921 mi
- 20/07/202671,189 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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