1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · P51 MBY
1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 89,253 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P51 MBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 89,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P51 MBY Mileage History
- 24/06/202371,226 mi
- 18/06/202484,974 mi+13,748 mi
- 24/06/202485,086 mi+112 mi
- 26/06/202485,086 mi
- 28/01/202689,253 mi+4,167 mi
Average of roughly 6,938 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P51 MBY 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 (P51 MBY) between June 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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