1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · P284 VGG
1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 107,372 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1396cc
P284 VGG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2012
- 107,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P284 VGG Mileage History
- 03/05/200663,734 mi
- 22/05/200771,128 mi+7,394 mi
- 22/05/200771,128 mi
- 10/06/200876,000 mi+4,872 mi
- 11/06/200876,004 mi+4 mi
- 11/06/200989,662 mi+13,658 mi
- 12/06/200989,667 mi+5 mi
- 05/06/201098,076 mi+8,409 mi
- 12/06/201098,078 mi+2 mi
- 17/06/201198,388 mi+310 mi
- 29/06/201198,388 mi
- 19/06/2012107,445 mi+9,057 mi
- 26/06/2012107,362 mi-83 mi
- 27/06/2012107,372 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 7,094 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P284 VGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (P284 VGG) between May 2006 and June 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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