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DOBF1434

1996 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,983 mi
Last recorded140,983 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOBF1434
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 140,983 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 122,961 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 122,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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DOBF1434 is a 1996 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DOBF1434, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DOBF1434 registered?

DOBF1434 is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is DOBF1434 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOBF1434 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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