1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · R704 DKG
1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 120,394 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R704 DKG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 120,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R704 DKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R704 DKG) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
R704 DKG Mileage History
- 10/08/2022112,842 mi
- 15/08/2023113,350 mi+508 mi
- 15/08/2024116,968 mi+3,618 mi
- 19/08/2025120,394 mi+3,426 mi
Average of roughly 2,496 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk6
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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