No, P878 APR is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P878 APR?

The first MOT test for P878 APR is due by 1 February 2000.

What is the recorded mileage of P878 APR?

The recorded mileage for P878 APR is 53,974 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P878 APR ULEZ compliant?

No, P878 APR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · P878 APR

P878 APR

1997 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 53,974 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model: HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: Untaxed (20/01/2024)
Recorded Mileage: 53,974 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Failed

No test records found

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 20/01/2024

Mileage: 53,974 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1590cc

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P878 APR Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 23/08/2024
53,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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P878 APR Mileage History

13/10/202353,908 mi
23/08/202453,974 mi+66 mi

Average of roughly 76 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

P878 APR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 19:49

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (P878 APR) between October 2023 and August 2024.

The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.

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