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J44 SEJ

1996 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,297 mi
Last recorded104,297 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 SEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 104,297 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 104,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 90,420 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 74,500 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2008 74,500 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,544 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 55,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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J44 SEJ is a 1996 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J44 SEJ, 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 J44 SEJ registered?

J44 SEJ is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J44 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 SEJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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