Yes, R953 ACR is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 May 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R953 ACR?

The MOT for R953 ACR is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R953 ACR?

The recorded mileage for R953 ACR is 86,654 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R953 ACR ULEZ compliant?

No, R953 ACR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1997 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · R953 ACR

R953 ACR

1997 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 86,654 miles. MOT valid until 05/10/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model: HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 05/10/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 86,654 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 05/10/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/05/2027

Mileage: 86,654 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1396cc

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R953 ACR Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
86,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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R953 ACR Mileage History

11/09/202385,674 mi
03/09/202486,135 mi+461 mi
03/09/202486,135 mi
15/09/202586,633 mi+498 mi
07/10/202586,654 mi+21 mi

Average of roughly 473 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R953 ACR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 6 Sept 2026, 15:21

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Civic (R953 ACR) between September 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 34 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 Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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