1997 Honda Civic 1.5L Petrol · R501 AAC
1997 Honda Civic (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 146,755 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/07/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1493cc
R501 AAC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2014
- 146,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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R501 AAC Mileage History
- 18/01/200657,107 mi
- 18/01/200657,107 mi
- 09/01/200763,730 mi+6,623 mi
- 21/01/200871,619 mi+7,889 mi
- 21/03/200984,836 mi+13,217 mi
- 21/06/2010104,700 mi+19,864 mi
- 21/06/2010104,700 mi
- 16/06/2011121,317 mi+16,617 mi
- 16/06/2011121,317 mi
- 02/07/2012128,010 mi+6,693 mi
- 02/07/2012128,010 mi
- 24/06/201343,282 mi-84,728 mi
- 01/08/2014146,755 mi+103,473 mi
Average of roughly 10,505 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R501 AAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R501 AAC) between January 2006 and August 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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