1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · R657 CDU
1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24/11/1997. Recorded mileage 37,065 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,065 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
R657 CDU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2022
- 37,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 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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R657 CDU Mileage History
- 06/12/200518,541 mi
- 07/12/200620,028 mi+1,487 mi
- 07/12/200620,028 mi
- 12/12/200721,210 mi+1,182 mi
- 14/12/200721,230 mi+20 mi
- 16/12/200822,962 mi+1,732 mi
- 27/11/200923,799 mi+837 mi
- 08/11/201024,721 mi+922 mi
- 10/11/201125,697 mi+976 mi
- 10/11/201125,697 mi
- 06/11/201226,365 mi+668 mi
- 21/10/201327,119 mi+754 mi
- 21/10/201327,119 mi
- 22/10/201428,384 mi+1,265 mi
- 20/10/201529,790 mi+1,406 mi
- 21/10/201529,801 mi+11 mi
- 07/11/201631,632 mi+1,831 mi
- 30/10/201732,673 mi+1,041 mi
- 27/10/201833,388 mi+715 mi
- 23/10/201934,670 mi+1,282 mi
- 20/10/202035,819 mi+1,149 mi
- 20/10/202035,819 mi
- 25/10/202136,413 mi+594 mi
- 25/10/202136,413 mi
- 21/10/202237,067 mi+654 mi
- 21/10/202237,065 mi-2 mi
Average of roughly 1,098 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R657 CDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R657 CDU) between December 2005 and October 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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