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Honda Civic

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,396 cc

R790 ABKMOT history

R790 ABK is a white petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

R790 ABK white Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,263 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R790 ABK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R790 ABK was last recorded at 120,263 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 3,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,346 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,917 miles
Average per year
4,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,263 miles
  • 2025 – 116,346 miles
  • 2020 – 115,672 miles
  • 2019 – 111,978 miles
  • 2018 – 108,187 miles
  • 2017 – 101,776 miles
  • 2016 – 95,504 miles
  • 2015 – 87,512 miles
  • 2014 – 77,395 miles
  • 2013 – 70,016 miles
  • 2012 – 56,671 miles
  • 2011 – 50,076 miles
  • 2009 – 47,587 miles
  • 2007 – 33,557 miles
  • 2006 – 27,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,263 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Unable to see brakes.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,263 miles (+3,917)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,263 miles
    Test number
    881195305877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,346 miles (+674)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    116,346 miles
    Test number
    585344605620
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,672 miles
    Test number
    912132545756
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brakes.

  4. Fail115,672 miles (+3,694)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,672 miles
    Test number
    542858653280
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brakes.

  5. Pass111,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,978 miles
    Test number
    255325129769
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brakes.

  6. Fail111,978 miles (+3,791)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,978 miles
    Test number
    864111012655
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brakes.

  7. Pass108,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,187 miles
    Test number
    409549059182
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread. 175/65/r14-82t
    • AdvisoryO/S/F drop link bush starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brakes.

  8. Fail108,187 miles (+6,411)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,187 miles
    Test number
    870222430877
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread. 175/65/r14-82t
    • AdvisoryO/S/F drop link bush starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brakes.

  9. Pass101,776 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,776 miles
    Test number
    834631815724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  10. Fail101,772 miles (+6,268)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,772 miles
    Test number
    696860803824
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  11. Pass95,504 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,504 miles
    Test number
    632642088131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail95,501 miles (+7,989)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,501 miles
    Test number
    153159144320
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass87,512 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,512 miles
    Test number
    246367015158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,509 miles (+10,114)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,509 miles
    Test number
    248520215159
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass77,395 miles (+7,379)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,395 miles
    Test number
    717651204131
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail70,016 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,016 miles
    Test number
    118060803144
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass70,016 miles (+13,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,016 miles
    Test number
    319540603157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,671 miles
    Test number
    125357942448
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail56,671 miles (+6,595)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,671 miles
    Test number
    439277342087
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail50,076 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    128222931459
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing

  21. Pass50,076 miles (+2,489)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    398172431088
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing

  22. Pass47,587 miles (+1,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,587 miles
    Test number
    362529359433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,849 miles (+12,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    133260229013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass33,557 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,557 miles
    Test number
    413079927288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,537 miles
    Test number
    981893426253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R790 ABK

Does R790 ABK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R790 ABK is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R790 ABK?
The MOT on R790 ABK is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R790 ABK done?
R790 ABK was recorded at 120,263 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 4,676 miles a year.
Has R790 ABK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R790 ABK has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on R790 ABK 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 R790 ABK find?
R790 ABK passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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