1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · P126 GHH
1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1997. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P126 GHH Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 02/10/2008
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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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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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, outer sills and floor edges is the big structural threat on Mk6 Civics.
- Ignition Switch Electrical FailureSerious
Premature wear of electrical contacts in the ignition switch can cause the engine to stall while driving or intermittent starting problems, affecting models built from 1997 to 2000.
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