1997 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · R423 CMA
1997 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/08/1997. Recorded mileage 104,565 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1590cc
R423 CMA Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2022
- 104,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 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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R423 CMA Mileage History
- 16/08/200654,297 mi
- 16/08/200758,562 mi+4,265 mi
- 18/08/200860,867 mi+2,305 mi
- 13/08/200961,773 mi+906 mi
- 01/09/201063,754 mi+1,981 mi
- 01/09/201063,754 mi
- 05/09/201167,018 mi+3,264 mi
- 05/09/201167,026 mi+8 mi
- 10/09/201271,496 mi+4,470 mi
- 11/09/201271,496 mi
- 10/09/201375,993 mi+4,497 mi
- 11/09/201375,994 mi+1 mi
- 22/08/201480,540 mi+4,546 mi
- 02/09/201480,640 mi+100 mi
- 29/08/201585,710 mi+5,070 mi
- 29/08/201585,710 mi
- 01/09/201693,343 mi+7,633 mi
- 03/09/2016933,465 mi+840,122 mi
- 03/09/201693,346 mi-840,119 mi
- 24/08/201798,983 mi+5,637 mi
- 24/08/201798,983 mi
- 13/09/2018100,238 mi+1,255 mi
- 13/09/2018100,239 mi+1 mi
- 19/09/2019101,692 mi+1,453 mi
- 19/09/2019101,692 mi
- 29/10/2020102,965 mi+1,273 mi
- 29/10/2020102,965 mi
- 22/10/2022104,565 mi+1,600 mi
- 22/10/2022104,565 mi
Average of roughly 3,106 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R423 CMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R423 CMA) between August 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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