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J66 LXY

1996 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,478 mi
Last recorded82,478 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 LXY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 82,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,166 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,517 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 67,517 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,788 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 63,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted locating bolt missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,572 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 59,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,300 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,263 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 49,938 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 49,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,844 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 47,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,626 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,278 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,832 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,625 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,264 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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J66 LXY is a 1996 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J66 LXY, 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 J66 LXY registered?

J66 LXY is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is J66 LXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J66 LXY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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