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A20 HON

1996 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,154 mi
Last recorded115,154 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 HON
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 115,154 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 115,154 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 100,667 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

SRS LIGHT STAYS ON DASH

Pass 11 Jan 2007 100,667 miles

SRS LIGHT STAYS ON DASH

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2006 100,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 94,530 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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A20 HON is a 1996 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 89,479 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 HON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 HON registered?

A20 HON is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A20 HON safe to buy?

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