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P406 BTV

1996 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,957 mi
Last recorded70,957 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 BTV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,957 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 70,955 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 68,712 miles

Cracks Appearing Nearside Front Tyre Inner Sidewall

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight Impact Damage Nearside Front Tyre outer Sidewall

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

Fail 11 May 2009 68,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Cracks Appearing Nearside Front Tyre Inner Sidewall

Long Handbrake Travel

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight Impact Damage Nearside Front Tyre outer Sidewall

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

Fail 27 May 2008 61,938 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 61,938 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,445 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 52,752 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 52,367 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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P406 BTV is a 1996 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P406 BTV, 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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P406 BTV is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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