1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · P808 DAW
1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 171,727 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P808 DAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 171,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P808 DAW 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 (P808 DAW) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
P808 DAW Mileage History
- 22/03/2023134,853 mi
- 29/02/2024147,033 mi+12,180 mi
- 06/03/2025158,519 mi+11,486 mi
- 12/03/2026171,260 mi+12,741 mi
- 25/03/2026171,727 mi+467 mi
Average of roughly 12,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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