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P406 HEM

1996 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,635 mi
Last recorded88,635 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2010 88,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 88,635 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 81,421 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 81,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,435 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 75,435 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 69,058 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 69,058 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 63,406 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 63,406 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HEM is a 1996 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P406 HEM, 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 P406 HEM registered?

P406 HEM is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P406 HEM safe to buy?

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