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B16 EKV

1998 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,125 mi
Last recorded84,125 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic82,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 EKV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 84,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 82,546 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 79,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 145,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 132,459 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 132,459 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 113,295 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 109,991 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 97,823 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 97,821 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 93,418 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 85,289 miles

Middle section exhaust detoriated.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 82,462 miles

Exhaust mid section slightly coroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,095 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 75,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,448 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,855 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2008 52,855 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,821 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 49,821 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 45,271 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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B16 EKV is a 1998 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 82,977 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 EKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 EKV registered?

B16 EKV is a 1998 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B16 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 EKV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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