Honda Civic
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,590 cc
S97 AMVMOT history
S97 AMV is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,598 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 115,598 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,479 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S97 AMV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,590 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S97 AMV was last recorded at 115,598 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 115,598 miles · 6 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,479 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,598 miles
- 2025 – 115,510 miles
- 2024 – 111,873 miles
- 2022 – 111,069 miles
- 2021 – 109,138 miles
- 2018 – 101,141 miles
- 2017 – 93,034 miles
- 2016 – 85,390 miles
- 2015 – 79,450 miles
- 2014 – 73,257 miles
- 2013 – 68,006 miles
- 2012 – 63,436 miles
- 2011 – 57,915 miles
- 2010 – 52,552 miles
- 2009 – 46,584 miles
- 2008 – 39,863 miles
- 2007 – 33,564 miles
- 2006 – 28,642 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,598 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
28 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,598 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 115,598 miles
- Test number
- 233916000154
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail115,598 miles (+88)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,598 miles
- Test number
- 812605791957
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail115,510 miles (+2,130)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,510 miles
- Test number
- 712574738512
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension and brake items very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension brake items badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,380 miles (+1,507)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 113,380 miles
- Test number
- 617813602138
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,873 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 111,873 miles
- Test number
- 638067694373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,872 miles (+803)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,872 miles
- Test number
- 688432841763
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass111,069 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 111,069 miles
- Test number
- 824536769213
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHi level brake lamp permanently disconnected
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail111,067 miles (+1,929)6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,067 miles
- Test number
- 558762665925
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Hi level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing Ball joint slit pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Steering locking device missing Ball joint slit pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass109,138 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 109,138 miles
- Test number
- 342983106002
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail109,138 miles (+7,997)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,138 miles
- Test number
- 249693957174
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass101,141 miles (+8,107)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 101,141 miles
- Test number
- 747146435410
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,034 miles (+7,644)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 93,034 miles
- Test number
- 691111405600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,390 miles (+5,940)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 85,390 miles
- Test number
- 596866272669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,450 miles (+6,193)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 79,450 miles
- Test number
- 318493025483
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteAll four tyres perishing
Fail73,257 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,257 miles
- Test number
- 115236824204
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- NoteNear side rear tyre splitting on outer edge
- NoteOff side rear tyre splitting on outer edge
Pass73,257 miles (+5,251)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 73,257 miles
- Test number
- 668296224261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- NoteNear side rear tyre splitting on outer edge
- NoteOff side rear tyre splitting on outer edge
Pass68,006 miles (+4,570)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 68,006 miles
- Test number
- 107997403293
- NoteLow brake performance pass
Pass63,436 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 63,436 miles
- Test number
- 597122112271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,436 miles (+5,521)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,436 miles
- Test number
- 899232112274
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass57,915 miles (+5,363)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 57,915 miles
- Test number
- 767576401209
- NoteDriver & passenger windows tinted
Pass52,552 miles (+5,968)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 52,552 miles
- Test number
- 993341720248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,584 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,584 miles
- Test number
- 332627719244
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass46,584 miles (+6,721)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 46,584 miles
- Test number
- 564427319221
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,863 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 39,863 miles
- Test number
- 361377418480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,863 miles (+6,299)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,863 miles
- Test number
- 892607318242
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail33,564 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,564 miles
- Test number
- 420515927223
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass33,564 miles (+4,922)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 33,564 miles
- Test number
- 421335927271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,642 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 28,642 miles
- Test number
- 161332126269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S97 AMV
- Does S97 AMV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 AMV is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S97 AMV?
- The MOT on S97 AMV is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S97 AMV done?
- S97 AMV was recorded at 115,598 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,479 miles a year.
- Has S97 AMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S97 AMV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on S97 AMV 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 S97 AMV find?
- S97 AMV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 6 more.
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