1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · R427 EAE
1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 129,814 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,814 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
R427 EAE Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 129,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R427 EAE Mileage History
- 19/07/200655,591 mi
- 16/07/200760,334 mi+4,743 mi
- 17/07/200864,973 mi+4,639 mi
- 08/07/200968,020 mi+3,047 mi
- 16/07/201074,547 mi+6,527 mi
- 15/07/201180,816 mi+6,269 mi
- 16/07/201285,693 mi+4,877 mi
- 11/07/201391,407 mi+5,714 mi
- 14/07/2014100,045 mi+8,638 mi
- 13/07/2015108,265 mi+8,220 mi
- 14/07/2016112,773 mi+4,508 mi
- 12/07/2017118,213 mi+5,440 mi
- 09/07/2018123,075 mi+4,862 mi
- 09/07/2019126,056 mi+2,981 mi
- 10/07/2019126,059 mi+3 mi
- 15/07/2020127,152 mi+1,093 mi
- 14/07/2021127,293 mi+141 mi
- 13/07/2022127,638 mi+345 mi
- 13/07/2022127,638 mi
- 11/07/2023128,029 mi+391 mi
- 11/07/2023128,029 mi
- 12/07/2024128,745 mi+716 mi
- 11/07/2025129,229 mi+484 mi
- 23/06/2026129,814 mi+585 mi
Average of roughly 3,724 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
R427 EAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R427 EAE) between July 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
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