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J164 EUB

1996 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,277 mi
Last recorded159,277 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ164 EUB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 159,277 miles

Front Both front outer wings damaged / dented but no sharp edges. N/S/F Dorr dented.

Fail 27 Sep 2022 159,277 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated / cracked. (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower wheel arch / Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both front outer wings damaged / dented but no sharp edges. N/S/F Dorr dented.

Pass 8 Oct 2021 158,949 miles

Front Both front wings damaged but no sharp edges.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 158,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side re peator. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Lamp insecure. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component missing Ball joint split pin missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front wings damaged but no sharp edges.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 157,500 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 157,078 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 156,463 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 155,714 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Dec 2016 154,980 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 153,765 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 152,690 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 150,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Apr 2014 150,606 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2013 145,803 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 145,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 142,761 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 142,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 140,344 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 140,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 136,240 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 133,042 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 133,030 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 130,759 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 126,098 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 126,098 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 119,769 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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J164 EUB is a 1996 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J164 EUB, 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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J164 EUB is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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