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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,590 cc

S788 EMWMOT history

S788 EMW is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 123,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

S788 EMW red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2025
Mileage
123,428 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
MOT tests
33
18 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S788 EMW
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S788 EMW was last recorded at 123,428 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,428 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,428 miles
  • 2023 – 118,760 miles
  • 2022 – 116,224 miles
  • 2020 – 116,004 miles
  • 2019 – 111,286 miles
  • 2018 – 108,458 miles
  • 2017 – 105,829 miles
  • 2016 – 101,265 miles
  • 2015 – 96,197 miles
  • 2014 – 92,884 miles
  • 2013 – 91,779 miles
  • 2012 – 89,769 miles
  • 2011 – 86,644 miles
  • 2010 – 83,511 miles
  • 2009 – 77,816 miles
  • 2008 – 72,046 miles
  • 2007 – 66,201 miles
  • 2006 – 60,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,428 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,428 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,428 miles
    Test number
    126426172456
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail123,428 miles (+4,668)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,428 miles
    Test number
    906818880479
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass118,760 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,760 miles
    Test number
    332687803561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,224 miles (+220)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,224 miles
    Test number
    264636385094
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass116,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,004 miles
    Test number
    363879649474
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,004 miles (+261)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,004 miles
    Test number
    467545600962
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail115,743 miles (+341)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,743 miles
    Test number
    284933293490
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail115,402 miles (+4,116)1 dangerous4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,402 miles
    Test number
    404368984211
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions CO high at idle 0.50%
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass111,286 miles (+159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,286 miles
    Test number
    468452955954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail111,127 miles (+2,669)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,127 miles
    Test number
    321554636854
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,458 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,458 miles
    Test number
    460035236265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 185/60r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front cv gaiters perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs getting thin
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  12. Fail108,458 miles (+2,629)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,458 miles
    Test number
    716463205686
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and centre section blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 185/60r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front cv gaiters perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs getting thin
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  13. Pass105,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,829 miles
    Test number
    452707661831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail105,829 miles (+4,564)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,829 miles
    Test number
    113536844258
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small clip broken (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  15. Pass101,265 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,265 miles
    Test number
    185376496122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip loose (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail101,265 miles (+5,068)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,265 miles
    Test number
    890653134337
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip loose (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.71mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass96,197 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,197 miles
    Test number
    999124324726
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryN/s/ front cv gaiter deteriorated

  18. Fail96,197 miles (+3,313)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,197 miles
    Test number
    213631888978
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryN/s/ front cv gaiter deteriorated

  19. Pass92,884 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,884 miles
    Test number
    585727344223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail92,884 miles (+1,105)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,884 miles
    Test number
    696897144257
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass91,779 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,779 miles
    Test number
    398638243208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,769 miles
    Test number
    925998542221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,769 miles (+3,125)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,769 miles
    Test number
    366443842202
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass86,644 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,644 miles
    Test number
    809388051237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Fail86,644 miles (+3,133)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,644 miles
    Test number
    218597051233
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass83,511 miles (+5,695)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    83,511 miles
    Test number
    801870430289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,816 miles
    Test number
    470828449202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail77,816 miles (+5,770)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,816 miles
    Test number
    623198649213
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  29. Fail72,046 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,046 miles
    Test number
    413097858243
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass72,046 miles (+5,845)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,046 miles
    Test number
    910007058271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass66,201 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,201 miles
    Test number
    941801757253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail60,150 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,150 miles
    Test number
    142236756233
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  33. Pass60,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    60,150 miles
    Test number
    241166756286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S788 EMW

Does S788 EMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S788 EMW expired on 21 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S788 EMW?
The MOT on S788 EMW expired on 21 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S788 EMW done?
S788 EMW was recorded at 123,428 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 3,611 miles a year.
Has S788 EMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S788 EMW has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S788 EMW 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 S788 EMW find?
S788 EMW passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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