1997 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · R835 ADU
1997 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 119,028 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2016. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,028 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R835 ADU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2015
- 119,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R835 ADU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R835 ADU) between April 2006 and November 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2015 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)”.
R835 ADU Mileage History
- 14/04/2007134,841 mi
- 17/04/2008145,520 mi+10,679 mi
- 17/04/2008145,520 mi
- 13/04/2009158,097 mi+12,577 mi
- 19/04/201075,746 mi-82,351 mi
- 22/05/201076,436 mi+690 mi
- 26/05/201076,438 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/201184,693 mi+8,255 mi
- 24/07/201289,621 mi+4,928 mi
- 24/07/201395,124 mi+5,503 mi
- 06/12/201496,888 mi+1,764 mi
- 06/12/201496,888 mi
- 28/11/2015119,028 mi+22,140 mi
- 29/11/2015119,028 mi
Average of roughly -1,833 miles per year across 14 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: 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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