1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · R240 BUB
1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 42,348 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/12/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1396cc
R240 BUB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2014
- 42,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R240 BUB Mileage History
- 14/12/200678,540 mi
- 10/12/200782,111 mi+3,571 mi
- 10/12/200782,111 mi
- 04/12/200884,582 mi+2,471 mi
- 04/12/200884,582 mi
- 11/12/200986,680 mi+2,098 mi
- 11/12/200986,680 mi
- 19/11/201087,986 mi+1,306 mi
- 20/11/201087,989 mi+3 mi
- 21/11/201132,902 mi-55,087 mi
- 21/11/201132,902 mi
- 05/12/201235,773 mi+2,871 mi
- 13/12/201338,700 mi+2,927 mi
- 13/12/201338,700 mi
- 13/12/201442,348 mi+3,648 mi
Average of roughly -4,526 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R240 BUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R240 BUB) between December 2006 and December 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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