1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · P242 CPK
1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 137,972 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P242 CPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 137,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P242 CPK 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 (P242 CPK) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
P242 CPK Mileage History
- 19/12/2022135,979 mi
- 19/12/2023136,925 mi+946 mi
- 09/12/2024137,314 mi+389 mi
- 09/12/2024137,314 mi
- 22/12/2025137,972 mi+658 mi
Average of roughly 662 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: Good
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- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
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- Ignition Switch Electrical FailureSerious
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