1997 Honda Civic 1.5L Petrol · P525 OLU
1997 Honda Civic (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 59,570 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1493cc
P525 OLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2007
- 59,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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P525 OLU Mileage History
- 18/11/200551,533 mi
- 21/11/200655,543 mi+4,010 mi
- 01/12/200655,559 mi+16 mi
- 22/11/200759,570 mi+4,011 mi
- 22/11/200759,570 mi
Average of roughly 3,999 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P525 OLU 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 (P525 OLU) between November 2005 and November 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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