Honda Civic
White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,590 cc
R489 WWCMOT history
R489 WWC is a white petrol Honda Civic first used on 19 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 176,971 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 176,971 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,479 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R489 WWC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,590 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 19 Nov 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R489 WWC was last recorded at 176,971 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 1,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 174,974 miles · 19 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,997 miles
- Average per year
- 4,479 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 176,971 miles
- 2025 – 174,974 miles
- 2024 – 174,506 miles
- 2023 – 173,299 miles
- 2022 – 173,261 miles
- 2018 – 168,324 miles
- 2017 – 154,519 miles
- 2016 – 148,237 miles
- 2015 – 143,100 miles
- 2014 – 137,454 miles
- 2013 – 134,137 miles
- 2012 – 131,148 miles
- 2011 – 128,096 miles
- 2010 – 120,501 miles
- 2009 – 107,165 miles
- 2008 – 102,675 miles
- 2007 – 95,935 miles
- 2006 – 87,067 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,971 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide skirts fitted prevent inspection of sills
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.
Front suspension and steering components have heavy surface corrosion.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Horn control insecure
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Outer CV boot has small hole
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Underside of vehicle corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,971 miles (+1,997)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 176,971 miles
- Test number
- 433357100172
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide skirts fitted prevent inspection of sills
Pass174,974 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 174,974 miles
- Test number
- 685923957594
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail174,971 miles (+465)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,971 miles
- Test number
- 618186629849
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass174,506 miles (+1,207)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 174,506 miles
- Test number
- 304905414895
- AdvisorySills covered inner sills welded rear sus corroded n/ track rod dust cover pin holed
Pass173,299 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 173,299 miles
- Test number
- 132833413402
- MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
- AdvisoryFront suspension and steering components have heavy surface corrosion.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot has small hole
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail173,298 miles (+37)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,298 miles
- Test number
- 917691637733
- MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront suspension and steering components have heavy surface corrosion.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot has small hole
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass173,261 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 173,261 miles
- Test number
- 616806963098
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Fail173,261 miles (+4,937)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,261 miles
- Test number
- 614193052450
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass168,324 miles (+13,805)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 168,324 miles
- Test number
- 757352842168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass154,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 154,519 miles
- Test number
- 635893630379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,519 miles (+6,282)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,519 miles
- Test number
- 737962849410
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass148,237 miles (+5,137)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 148,237 miles
- Test number
- 194477915452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,100 miles (+5,646)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 143,100 miles
- Test number
- 246100055119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,454 miles (+3,317)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 137,454 miles
- Test number
- 637265154108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,137 miles (+2,989)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 134,137 miles
- Test number
- 848281653128
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass131,148 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 131,148 miles
- Test number
- 126734282124
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail131,148 miles (+3,052)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,148 miles
- Test number
- 936744082180
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass128,096 miles (+7,595)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 128,096 miles
- Test number
- 236927581115
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass120,501 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 120,501 miles
- Test number
- 350580080151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,442 miles (+13,277)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,442 miles
- Test number
- 753665270104
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass107,165 miles (+4,490)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 107,165 miles
- Test number
- 154655879127
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass102,675 miles (+94)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 102,675 miles
- Test number
- 323772088185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,581 miles (+6,646)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,581 miles
- Test number
- 860250588178
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass95,935 miles (+8,868)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 95,935 miles
- Test number
- 190219577197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 87,067 miles
- Test number
- 750820786173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R489 WWC
- Does R489 WWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R489 WWC is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R489 WWC?
- The MOT on R489 WWC is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R489 WWC done?
- R489 WWC was recorded at 176,971 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 4,479 miles a year.
- Has R489 WWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R489 WWC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on R489 WWC 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 R489 WWC find?
- R489 WWC passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.
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