1997 Honda Civic 1.5L Petrol · R947 BAN
1997 Honda Civic (1.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 69,332 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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R947 BAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 69,332 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.
R947 BAN 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 (R947 BAN) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R947 BAN Mileage History
- 03/08/202359,918 mi
- 29/09/202462,640 mi+2,722 mi
- 29/09/202462,640 mi
- 02/10/202569,332 mi+6,692 mi
- 02/10/202569,332 mi
Average of roughly 4,347 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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