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J6 GEJ

1996 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,939 mi
Last recorded129,939 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 GEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 129,939 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2016 125,944 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 123,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 123,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 120,584 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 117,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 13 Jul 2012 114,974 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 112,257 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 112,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2010 109,876 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 109,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 107,089 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 104,660 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 104,660 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 101,961 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 98,807 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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J6 GEJ is a 1996 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J6 GEJ, 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 J6 GEJ registered?

J6 GEJ is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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