1997 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · R160 BLD
1997 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 51,405 miles. MOT valid until 29/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1595cc
R160 BLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 51,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R160 BLD Mileage History
- 16/12/202149,680 mi
- 31/05/202350,036 mi+356 mi
- 29/05/202450,467 mi+431 mi
- 28/05/202550,987 mi+520 mi
- 27/05/202651,405 mi+418 mi
Average of roughly 388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R160 BLD 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 (R160 BLD) between December 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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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