1997 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · R578 CUA
1997 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 126,659 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R578 CUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/06/2024
- 126,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R578 CUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R578 CUA) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
R578 CUA Mileage History
- 09/06/2022123,903 mi
- 21/06/2022123,955 mi+52 mi
- 06/06/2023125,838 mi+1,883 mi
- 08/06/2023125,385 mi-453 mi
- 04/06/2024126,659 mi+1,274 mi
Average of roughly 1,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk6
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Ignition Switch Electrical FailureSerious
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