1997 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · R717 DKG
1997 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 70,001 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R717 DKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 70,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R717 DKG 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 (R717 DKG) between February 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R717 DKG Mileage History
- 21/02/202264,685 mi
- 22/03/202264,732 mi+47 mi
- 02/05/202464,757 mi+25 mi
- 09/05/202464,757 mi
- 09/05/202570,001 mi+5,244 mi
Average of roughly 1,656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Below Average
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