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J17 DTC

1996 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,275 mi
Last recorded88,275 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 DTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2013 88,275 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise play to off side lower ball joint

both front tyres worn low on inner edges advise to change

both rear tyres splitting

exhaust slight leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,275 miles

advise play to off side lower ball joint

both front tyres worn low on inner edges advise to change

both rear tyres splitting

exhaust slight leak

Fail 21 Jan 2013 88,248 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyresworn close to limit on inner treads

Pass 27 Jan 2012 85,877 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 84,112 miles

both front tyres slight cracking on tread

front brake pads getting low

heat sheild rattle

near side rear tyre inner wall splitting

service brake just meets mot requirements

Fail 24 Jan 2011 84,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres slight cracking on tread

front brake pads getting low

heat sheild rattle

near side rear tyre inner wall splitting

Pass 25 Jan 2010 80,969 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 77,152 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 69,834 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 69,834 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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J17 DTC is a 1996 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J17 DTC, 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 J17 DTC registered?

J17 DTC is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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