1997 Honda Civic 1.5L Petrol · P793 FAN
1997 Honda Civic (1.5L, petrol). First registered 16 May 1997. Recorded mileage 96,640 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P793 FAN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 96,640 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.
P793 FAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (P793 FAN) between February 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P793 FAN Mileage History
- 04/02/202288,438 mi
- 07/12/202488,464 mi+26 mi
- 09/12/202488,466 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/202596,640 mi+8,174 mi
Average of roughly 2,133 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk6
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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