1998 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · S508 BHC
1998 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 143,424 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S508 BHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 143,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S508 BHC 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 (S508 BHC) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S508 BHC Mileage History
- 27/02/2023127,074 mi
- 28/02/2024131,200 mi+4,126 mi
- 28/02/2024131,201 mi+1 mi
- 27/02/2025137,235 mi+6,034 mi
- 17/02/2026143,424 mi+6,189 mi
Average of roughly 5,499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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