1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · R391 DGJ
1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 101,336 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/10/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,336 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
R391 DGJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2014
- 101,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 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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R391 DGJ Mileage History
- 27/10/200682,419 mi
- 15/10/200783,943 mi+1,524 mi
- 09/10/200887,310 mi+3,367 mi
- 22/10/200990,197 mi+2,887 mi
- 22/10/200990,197 mi
- 18/10/201092,298 mi+2,101 mi
- 18/10/201092,298 mi
- 27/10/201194,299 mi+2,001 mi
- 15/10/201295,903 mi+1,604 mi
- 15/10/201295,903 mi
- 17/10/201398,474 mi+2,571 mi
- 18/10/201398,477 mi+3 mi
- 23/10/2014101,336 mi+2,859 mi
- 23/10/2014101,336 mi
Average of roughly 2,368 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
R391 DGJ 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 (R391 DGJ) between October 2006 and October 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
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