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1997 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · R27 EAN

R27 EAN

1997 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 150,338 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Sept 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage
150,338 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Sept 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1590cc
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R27 EAN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
  • 150,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (7 mentions)

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R27 EAN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 10:49
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R27 EAN) between August 2024 and September 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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R27 EAN Mileage History

  1. 28/08/2024134,384 mi
  2. 29/08/2024134,394 mi+10 mi
  3. 04/09/2025141,753 mi+7,359 mi
  4. 04/09/2025141,753 mi
  5. 02/09/2026150,338 mi+8,585 mi

Average of roughly 7,929 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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1997 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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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