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Advertised as an EK9 Civic Type R, but the chassis number is an EK4 Civic SiR.
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1998 Honda Civic, advertised as a Type R
Chassis EK4-1999876 · B16A · FWD
Look closely before you buy
2 warnings, 1 thing to check. Every flag below shows the records behind it.
What we found
6 findings, most serious first
- Warning
Advertised as a Civic Type R, but the chassis says otherwise
The advert mentions Civic Type R, which uses model code EK9. This car's chassis code is EK4 (Honda Civic SiR). It may be a lookalike built from a different model.
›Evidence (1) · rule I5 · high confidence
- The advert · Advert text: “1998 Honda Civic Type R EK9, B16B, championship white, genuine JDM import.”
- Warning
Low auction grade (3)
Grade 3 means the car needed noticeable work when it was sold in Japan: Rust on both rear arches (C2); Type R style body kit and wheels; Seats replaced with aftermarket items.
›Evidence (1) · rule R6 · high confidence
- Japanese auction · Auction 15 Feb 2017: grade 3, 139,800 km, White(illustrative)
- Check
Corrosion noted at 3 MOTs in a row
Rust around the wheel arches. The same issue was noted at 3 consecutive MOTs, so it is likely still there. Have it inspected and priced before you buy.
›Evidence (3) · rule R3 · high confidence
- MOT history · MOT 12 Apr 2024: pass, 105,400 miles(illustrative)
- MOT history · MOT 15 Apr 2025: pass, 107,950 miles(illustrative)
- MOT history · MOT 14 Apr 2026: pass, 109,700 miles(illustrative)
- Info
Japanese and UK mileage line up
The last Japanese reading was 139,800 km on 2017-02-15 (about 86,868 miles). The first UK MOT read 87,050 miles on 2017-04-10, so the speedometer was converted to miles and the readings agree.
›Evidence (2) · rule M3 · high confidence
- Japanese auction · Japanese reading 15 Feb 2017: 139,800 km(illustrative)
- MOT history · UK reading 10 Apr 2017: 87,050 miles(illustrative)
- Info
Imported vehicle
First registered in 1998-01 and first registered in the UK in 2017-04. The UK records only start from the import, so the Japanese history matters.
›Evidence (1) · rule R1 · high confidence
- DVLA · DVLA record: HONDA, WHITE, 1590 cc, PETROL, 1998(illustrative)
- Info
3 UK keepers, 0 plate changes
Number of registered keepers and number-plate changes since the car was registered in the UK.
›Evidence (1) · rule R7 · high confidence
- UK finance and write-off · UK history: 3 keepers, finance clear, VIN/chassis EK4-1999876(illustrative)
Mileage timeline
Every reading, Japan to the latest MOT
| Date | Source | As recorded | In miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | UK MOT | 109,700 mi | 109,700 |
| 15 Apr 2025 | UK MOT | 107,950 mi | 107,950 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | UK MOT | 105,400 mi | 105,400 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | UK MOT | 102,900 mi | 102,900 |
| 20 Apr 2022 | UK MOT | 99,800 mi | 99,800 |
| 17 Apr 2020 | UK MOT | 94,100 mi | 94,100 |
| 12 Apr 2019 | UK MOT | 91,800 mi | 91,800 |
| 13 Apr 2018 | UK MOT | 89,600 mi | 89,600 |
| 10 Apr 2017 | UK MOT | 87,050 mi | 87,050 |
| 15 Feb 2017 | Japanese auction | 139,800 km | 86,868 |
Identity
Chassis and DVLA record
- Chassis entered
- EK4-1999876
- Model code
- EK4: Honda Civic SiR (EK)
- Built
- 1995 to 2000
- Engines
- B16A 1595 cc petrol
- UK make
- HONDA
- UK engine
- 1590 cc petrol
- UK colour
- WHITE
- Made
- 1998
- First registered
- Jan 1998
- Registered in UK
- Apr 2017
- Tax / MOT
- Taxed / Valid
- Latest V5C
- 3 Sept 2025
Japan
Auction history
Kobe-area dealer auction
15 Feb 2017 · lot 7712 · interior C
- Mileage
- 139,800 km (86,868 miles)
- Colour
- White
- Chassis
- EK4-1999876
Inspector notes, translated
- Rust on both rear arches (C2)
- Type R style body kit and wheels
- Seats replaced with aftermarket items
UK records
Finance, theft and write-off
Outstanding finance
None recorded
Stolen
Not recorded
Insurance write-off
Not recorded
UK keepers
3
Plate changes
0
Chassis on UK record
EK4-1999876
MOT history
10 MOT tests, in plain English
- PASS14 Apr 2026109,700 mi
- advisoryRust around the wheel arches.Tester wrote: Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c))
- PASS15 Apr 2025107,950 mi
- advisoryRust around the wheel arches.Tester wrote: Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c))
- PASS12 Apr 2024105,400 mi
- advisoryRust around the wheel arches.Tester wrote: Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c))
- PASS18 Apr 2023102,900 mi
- PASS20 Apr 202299,800 mi
- PASS16 Apr 2021Odometer not read
- PASS17 Apr 202094,100 mi
- PASS12 Apr 201991,800 mi
- advisoryRubber bushes in the suspension are worn.Tester wrote: Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- PASS13 Apr 201889,600 mi
- PASS10 Apr 201787,050 mi
Before you buy
Questions to ask the seller
- Which parts make this car the model it is advertised as, and can you show me the chassis plate?
- Has the repeated MOT advisory been fixed, and do you have the invoice?
- Can I see the original auction sheet and any repair records?
- Can I see the export certificate and the original Japanese auction sheet?
- What has been changed or modified since the car arrived in the UK?
- Rust in the rear arches: has this been checked?
- Often modified or converted to Type R styling: has this been checked?
Honest limits
What this check couldn’t cover
- Japanese recalls: our index of Japan's official recall filings is not built yet. Ask a dealer for the brand to check the chassis number.
- Accident, insurance and taxi or rental history in Japan.
- Whether documents the seller shows you are genuine.
Sources
Where this report came from
- DVLA Vehicle EnquiryIllustrative
- DVSA MOT historyIllustrative
- Japanese auction historyIllustrative
- UK finance, theft and write-off checkIllustrative
Generated 22 Oct 2026 · model library 2026-10-22.1. Flags come from fixed rules; each one lists the records that triggered it. A missing source is shown as missing, never as clean.