1997 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · R42 VLW
1997 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 137,239 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06/11/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1590cc
R42 VLW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 06/11/2014
- 137,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R42 VLW Mileage History
- 11/08/200686,637 mi
- 11/08/200686,637 mi
- 14/08/200792,787 mi+6,150 mi
- 14/08/200792,287 mi-500 mi
- 03/09/200896,576 mi+4,289 mi
- 03/09/200896,576 mi
- 13/08/2009104,918 mi+8,342 mi
- 21/08/2009105,099 mi+181 mi
- 31/08/2010114,489 mi+9,390 mi
- 01/09/2011120,353 mi+5,864 mi
- 06/10/2011120,356 mi+3 mi
- 07/11/2012128,160 mi+7,804 mi
- 07/11/2012128,160 mi
- 12/11/2013134,293 mi+6,133 mi
- 06/11/2014137,239 mi+2,946 mi
Average of roughly 6,143 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R42 VLW 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 (R42 VLW) between August 2006 and November 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2014 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”.
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