1998 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · S576 EOJ
1998 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 117,666 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S576 EOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/08/2026
- 117,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 46 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S576 EOJ 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 (S576 EOJ) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
S576 EOJ Mileage History
- 19/08/2024113,709 mi
- 19/08/2024113,710 mi+1 mi
- 18/08/2025116,483 mi+2,773 mi
- 18/08/2025116,483 mi
- 17/08/2026117,666 mi+1,183 mi
Average of roughly 1,985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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