1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · K8 MYS
1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 117,144 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K8 MYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 117,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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K8 MYS 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 (K8 MYS) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
K8 MYS Mileage History
- 19/02/2024115,272 mi
- 20/02/2024115,273 mi+1 mi
- 07/02/2025115,980 mi+707 mi
- 07/02/2025115,980 mi
- 27/02/2026117,144 mi+1,164 mi
Average of roughly 925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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