
Honda Civic
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,590 cc
R293 UBWMOT history
R293 UBW is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 9 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,819 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 126,819 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,931 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R293 UBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,590 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 9 Apr 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R293 UBW was last recorded at 126,819 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 9,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,916 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,903 miles
- Average per year
- 4,931 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,819 miles
- 2025 – 116,916 miles
- 2024 – 110,149 miles
- 2023 – 104,837 miles
- 2022 – 101,888 miles
- 2021 – 99,078 miles
- 2020 – 97,459 miles
- 2019 – 93,260 miles
- 2018 – 89,238 miles
- 2017 – 85,222 miles
- 2016 – 82,294 miles
- 2015 – 77,757 miles
- 2014 – 74,054 miles
- 2013 – 70,021 miles
- 2012 – 66,748 miles
- 2011 – 62,471 miles
- 2010 – 56,792 miles
- 2009 – 51,020 miles
- 2008 – 43,766 miles
- 2007 – 37,594 miles
- 2006 – 29,349 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,819 miles (+9,903)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 126,819 miles
- Test number
- 634838058319
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,916 miles (+104)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 116,916 miles
- Test number
- 650507574786
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail116,812 miles (+6,663)4 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,812 miles
- Test number
- 264839503099
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,149 miles (+5,312)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 110,149 miles
- Test number
- 914103098847
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass104,837 miles (+2,949)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 104,837 miles
- Test number
- 678101827866
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked/perished
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam image poor, ok at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass101,888 miles (+66)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 101,888 miles
- Test number
- 604424769813
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner track rod slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam images poor
Fail101,822 miles (+2,744)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,822 miles
- Test number
- 284194428093
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam images poor
Pass99,078 miles (+1,619)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 99,078 miles
- Test number
- 614073850367
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass97,459 miles (+4,199)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 97,459 miles
- Test number
- 103543782025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,260 miles (+4,022)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 93,260 miles
- Test number
- 570483626957
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass89,238 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 89,238 miles
- Test number
- 720366709727
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Fail89,238 miles (+4,016)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,238 miles
- Test number
- 149950310017
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass85,222 miles (+2,928)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 85,222 miles
- Test number
- 688107459541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,294 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 82,294 miles
- Test number
- 941046606378
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in inner steering joint
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail82,294 miles (+4,537)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,294 miles
- Test number
- 759446274785
- FailureBraking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in inner steering joint
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass77,757 miles (+3,703)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 77,757 miles
- Test number
- 865062465097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,054 miles (+4,033)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 74,054 miles
- Test number
- 108673964006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,021 miles (+3,273)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 70,021 miles
- Test number
- 158753963001
- AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOsf brake has restricted movement but not enougth to show up on rbt
- NoteSlight play in nsf steering arm
Pass66,748 miles (+13)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 66,748 miles
- Test number
- 117500462482
- NoteSlight dampness around fuel filler neck and corrosion. no leak detected at time of test
Fail66,735 miles (+4,264)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,735 miles
- Test number
- 936739952063
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- NoteSlight dampness around fuel filler neck and corrosion. no leak detected at time of test
Pass62,471 miles (+5,679)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 62,471 miles
- Test number
- 465833171011
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,792 miles (+5,772)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 56,792 miles
- Test number
- 340004860069
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,020 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 51,020 miles
- Test number
- 194438969074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,018 miles (+7,252)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,018 miles
- Test number
- 134394569402
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,766 miles (+6,172)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 43,766 miles
- Test number
- 760256538091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,594 miles (+8,245)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 37,594 miles
- Test number
- 434330267013
- NoteN/s/f brake very slight binding on,very slight corrision n/s/f chassis.
Pass29,349 miles (+1,361)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 29,349 miles
- Test number
- 251085206148
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail27,988 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,988 miles
- Test number
- 421035176029
- FailureCentre Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about R293 UBW
- Does R293 UBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R293 UBW is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R293 UBW?
- The MOT on R293 UBW is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R293 UBW done?
- R293 UBW was recorded at 126,819 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,931 miles a year.
- Has R293 UBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R293 UBW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on R293 UBW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on R293 UBW find?
- R293 UBW passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.
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