1997 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · R315 GAT
1997 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 60,026 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2014. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
R315 GAT Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2013
- 60,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R315 GAT Mileage History
- 18/04/2006106,036 mi
- 19/04/2006106,036 mi
- 16/04/2007114,478 mi+8,442 mi
- 18/04/2007114,478 mi
- 27/03/2008120,640 km
- 27/03/2008120,640 km
- 21/04/200923,089 mi
- 19/04/201036,805 mi+13,716 mi
- 22/04/2010136,865 mi+100,060 mi
- 18/04/2011147,516 mi+10,651 mi
- 20/04/2011147,538 mi+22 mi
- 19/04/201254,268 mi-93,270 mi
- 22/05/201254,824 mi+556 mi
- 23/05/201254,826 mi+2 mi
- 25/05/201360,026 mi+5,200 mi
Average of roughly -6,479 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R315 GAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R315 GAT) between April 2006 and May 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 May 2013 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 (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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