1997 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · R148 EOA
1997 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 63,477 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R148 EOA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 63,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R148 EOA Mileage History
- 10/07/200631,033 mi
- 02/07/200732,868 mi+1,835 mi
- 30/06/200834,826 mi+1,958 mi
- 18/07/200834,846 mi+20 mi
- 21/07/200938,309 mi+3,463 mi
- 21/07/200938,309 mi
- 29/07/201039,843 mi+1,534 mi
- 20/07/201141,103 mi+1,260 mi
- 25/07/201242,051 mi+948 mi
- 16/07/201343,486 mi+1,435 mi
- 28/07/201447,335 mi+3,849 mi
- 23/07/201549,244 mi+1,909 mi
- 23/07/201549,244 mi
- 21/07/201651,875 mi+2,631 mi
- 21/07/201651,875 mi
- 24/07/201753,398 mi+1,523 mi
- 24/07/201753,398 mi
- 25/07/201854,985 mi+1,587 mi
- 17/07/201956,229 mi+1,244 mi
- 08/07/202057,284 mi+1,055 mi
- 16/07/202157,982 mi+698 mi
- 15/07/202258,481 mi+499 mi
- 24/07/202359,131 mi+650 mi
- 19/11/202459,643 mi+512 mi
- 13/07/202663,477 mi+3,834 mi
Average of roughly 1,622 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
R148 EOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R148 EOA) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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.
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