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P401 PRH

1996 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,502 mi
Last recorded85,502 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 PRH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 85,294 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 79,564 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,934 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 75,932 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 75,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 75,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 64,306 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 64,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2005 53,388 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 53,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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P401 PRH is a 1996 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P401 PRH, 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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P401 PRH is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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