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G38 AVC

1996 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,276 mi
Last recorded116,276 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 AVC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 116,276 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

ignition key faulty

Fail 31 Aug 2010 116,274 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

ignition key faulty

o/s/r shockabsorber slight leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 113,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 108,729 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 108,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 102,038 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 93,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 81,600 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 87,570 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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G38 AVC is a 1996 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G38 AVC, 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 G38 AVC registered?

G38 AVC is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is G38 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G38 AVC shows 9 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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