1997 Honda Civic 1.5L Petrol · R707 DKG
1997 Honda Civic (1.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 86,658 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R707 DKG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2022
- 86,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R707 DKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R707 DKG) between October 2005 and October 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
R707 DKG Mileage History
- 24/10/200521,031 mi
- 16/10/200653,633 mi+32,602 mi
- 29/10/200726,788 mi-26,845 mi
- 20/10/200829,706 mi+2,918 mi
- 19/10/200932,878 mi+3,172 mi
- 25/10/201035,836 mi+2,958 mi
- 19/09/201138,584 mi+2,748 mi
- 01/10/201245,271 mi+6,687 mi
- 28/09/201351,462 mi+6,191 mi
- 30/09/201351,502 mi+40 mi
- 30/09/201456,041 mi+4,539 mi
- 02/10/201456,041 mi
- 21/09/201561,043 mi+5,002 mi
- 26/09/201561,044 mi+1 mi
- 14/09/201666,884 mi+5,840 mi
- 19/09/201666,885 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/201770,535 mi+3,650 mi
- 29/09/201874,013 mi+3,478 mi
- 12/10/201977,819 mi+3,806 mi
- 17/10/202080,350 mi+2,531 mi
- 13/10/202182,976 mi+2,626 mi
- 05/11/202183,015 mi+39 mi
- 31/10/202286,658 mi+3,643 mi
Average of roughly 3,856 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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