1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · P435 BFX
1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 115,188 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P435 BFX Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/10/2026
- 115,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (82 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P435 BFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (P435 BFX) between October 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (82 issues), Tyres (36 issues), Lighting (30 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Bodywork (23 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 214 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: “Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre to backbox joint (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
P435 BFX Mileage History
- 07/10/200556,715 mi
- 04/10/200664,251 mi+7,536 mi
- 08/10/200775,641 mi+11,390 mi
- 08/10/200775,641 mi
- 27/09/200881,260 mi+5,619 mi
- 27/09/200881,260 mi
- 02/10/200985,411 mi+4,151 mi
- 02/10/200985,411 mi
- 08/10/201088,510 mi+3,099 mi
- 30/09/201191,002 mi+2,492 mi
- 30/09/201191,002 mi
- 12/10/201293,491 mi+2,489 mi
- 12/10/201293,491 mi
- 17/09/201396,262 mi+2,771 mi
- 17/09/201396,262 mi
- 06/10/201499,588 mi+3,326 mi
- 08/10/2015102,024 mi+2,436 mi
- 28/09/2016103,828 mi+1,804 mi
- 29/09/2016103,828 mi
- 06/10/2017105,852 mi+2,024 mi
- 25/09/2018107,670 mi+1,818 mi
- 28/09/2019109,926 mi+2,256 mi
- 08/10/2020111,959 mi+2,033 mi
- 06/10/2021113,475 mi+1,516 mi
- 07/10/2021113,487 mi+12 mi
- 11/10/2022114,126 mi+639 mi
- 18/10/2022114,142 mi+16 mi
- 03/10/2023114,336 mi+194 mi
- 09/10/2023114,349 mi+13 mi
- 18/10/2024114,641 mi+292 mi
- 25/10/2024114,669 mi+28 mi
- 08/10/2025114,979 mi+310 mi
- 20/10/2025115,000 mi+21 mi
- 20/10/2026115,188 mi+188 mi
Average of roughly 2,780 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
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