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1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · P304 FAW

P304 FAW

1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16/05/1997. Recorded mileage 13,915 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
13,915 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/10/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1396cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This nineteen ninety seven Honda Civic presents with exceptional roadworthiness, anchored by a clean pass on the first of October two thousand and twenty five at thirteen thousand nine hundred and fifteen miles. The maintenance trend remains flawless and completely stable, mirroring the results from the preceding four consecutive annual examinations. Every test dating back to October two thousand and twenty one concluded with zero advisories or defects recorded, which indicates consistent garaging and attentive servicing by the previous custodian. The vehicle displays an exceptionally low mileage accumulation rate given its twenty nine year lifespan, averaging roughly four hundred and eighty miles annually. The historical record shows steady and proportional increments between tests, moving smoothly from a sparse testing footprint directly into routine yearly checkups without any unexplained gaps or long periods of dormancy. This minimal usage pattern protects internal drivetrain components from heavy wear, though prolonged low mileage can occasionally mask age related degradation in rubber and sealing materials. Inspecting this Civic in person requires focusing on components prone to deterioration from age rather than high mileage friction. The underside structural integrity and sills demand a rigorous examination for corrosion, as nineties Honda models remain susceptible to rust regardless of odometer readings. Check the condition of all flexible rubber brake lines, suspension bushes, and tyre sidewalls for perishing or cracking caused by time rather than road use.

P304 FAW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
  • 13,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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P304 FAW Mileage History

  1. 05/10/202112,486 mi
  2. 04/10/202212,640 mi+154 mi
  3. 02/10/202312,811 mi+171 mi
  4. 02/10/202413,382 mi+571 mi
  5. 01/10/202513,915 mi+533 mi

Average of roughly 358 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P304 FAW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (P304 FAW) between October 2021 and October 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY