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P407 NBJ

1996 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,952 mi
Last recorded114,952 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 NBJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 114,952 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 107,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 107,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 100,204 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 100,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Nov 2010 97,070 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 97,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 93,682 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 93,681 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 89,405 miles

slight deteriation in o/s n/s front lower arm bushs corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 29 Sep 2007 84,426 miles

corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 29 Sep 2006 79,299 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 79,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P407 NBJ is a 1996 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P407 NBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P407 NBJ registered?

P407 NBJ is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P407 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P407 NBJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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