1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · R864 AAN
1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 1,130 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R864 AAN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 1,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R864 AAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R864 AAN) between March 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
R864 AAN Mileage History
- 04/03/2022123,218 mi
- 15/08/20241,055 mi-122,163 mi
- 23/04/20261,112 mi+57 mi
- 01/07/20261,130 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly -28,221 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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