1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · R529 YRJ
1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 87,240 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/01/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/04/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,240 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
R529 YRJ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2015
- 87,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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R529 YRJ Mileage History
- 03/10/200655,555 mi
- 18/10/200762,262 mi+6,707 mi
- 30/10/200868,120 mi+5,858 mi
- 13/10/200974,372 mi+6,252 mi
- 13/10/200974,373 mi+1 mi
- 18/10/201078,162 mi+3,789 mi
- 20/10/201179,295 mi+1,133 mi
- 20/10/201179,295 mi
- 15/10/201281,682 mi+2,387 mi
- 14/01/201484,887 mi+3,205 mi
- 19/01/201587,240 mi+2,353 mi
Average of roughly 3,820 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R529 YRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R529 YRJ) between October 2006 and January 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2015 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.