1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · R83 VLW
1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 141,068 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/04/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,068 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
R83 VLW Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2013
- 141,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects 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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R83 VLW Mileage History
- 16/08/200680,502 mi
- 16/08/200680,502 mi
- 10/08/200792,211 mi+11,709 mi
- 14/08/2008104,046 mi+11,835 mi
- 15/08/2008104,046 mi
- 06/04/2010113,582 mi+9,536 mi
- 24/03/2011122,826 mi+9,244 mi
- 24/03/2011122,826 mi
- 30/04/2012135,772 mi+12,946 mi
- 15/04/2013141,068 mi+5,296 mi
Average of roughly 9,087 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R83 VLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R83 VLW) between August 2006 and April 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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