1997 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · P586 FRS
1997 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 92,863 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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P586 FRS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2022
- 92,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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P586 FRS MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (P586 FRS) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk6
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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