1998 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · S968 VBA
1998 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 100,009 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S968 VBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 100,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S968 VBA 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 (S968 VBA) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
S968 VBA Mileage History
- 26/04/202488,781 mi
- 07/04/202598,772 mi+9,991 mi
- 23/04/202598,772 mi
- 21/04/2026100,009 mi+1,237 mi
- 22/04/2026100,009 mi
Average of roughly 5,648 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk6
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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