1997 Honda Civic 1.5L Petrol · R731 BKN
1997 Honda Civic (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 192,436 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/12/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1493cc
R731 BKN Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2008
- 192,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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R731 BKN Mileage History
- 02/08/2005122,539 mi
- 01/08/2006143,224 mi+20,685 mi
- 01/08/2006143,224 mi
- 31/07/2007164,251 mi+21,027 mi
- 31/07/2007164,251 mi
- 22/12/2008192,436 mi+28,185 mi
Average of roughly 20,621 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R731 BKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R731 BKN) between August 2005 and December 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2008 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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