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J492 LGE

1996 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

73,451 mi
Last recorded73,451 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ492 LGE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2024 73,451 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 73,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by tank ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 73,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 72,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lights not working

Fail 19 Mar 2021 72,998 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lights not working

Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,898 miles

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

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

FRONT AND REAR LOWER SHOCKER BUSHES CORRODED

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Fail 12 Feb 2020 72,896 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture UNDER FLOOR PAN (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system UNDER FLOOR PAN (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

FRONT AND REAR LOWER SHOCKER BUSHES CORRODED

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,758 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all four shocks lower bushes corroded

corrosion to front sub-frame and suspension parts

corrosion to nearside and offside front floors

metal brake pipes to rear corroded

reverse lights not working

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Fail 16 Feb 2019 72,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all four shocks lower bushes corroded

corrosion to front sub-frame and suspension parts

corrosion to nearside and offside front floors

metal brake pipes to rear corroded

reverse lights not working

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,528 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2018 72,527 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,114 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 72,113 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven greater (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,969 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

coolant leak radiator area

Fail 14 Oct 2015 71,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure tracking arm (2.4.G.1)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

coolant leak radiator area

Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,311 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 68,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to nearside and offside front suspension

Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,567 miles

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

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to nearside and offside front suspension

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,430 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 68,429 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,311 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 68,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,164 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 68,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,785 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 67,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 67,306 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 67,306 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 61,486 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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J492 LGE is a 1996 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 J492 LGE, 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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J492 LGE is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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