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P407 NLC

1996 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,666 mi
Last recorded123,666 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 123,666 miles

battery security

both outer gaiters

Fail 23 Apr 2012 123,664 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

battery security

both outer gaiters

Pass 29 Apr 2011 111,931 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 111,663 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 99,733 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 99,733 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 94,798 miles

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

both No plates deteriorating

n/s/r flexy brake pipe,secured non-standard

slight inbalance rear brake

Fail 7 Apr 2009 94,790 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 94,757 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front end accident damaged + badly repaired, affects mounting position of both headlamps + bumper.

under floor steel fuel pipes corroded, not considered excessive.

windscreen dirty on inside, recommend a thorough clean a.s.a.p

Pass 22 Apr 2008 90,285 miles

Front bumper slight damage and offside front headlight.

Slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 90,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper slight damage and offside front headlight.

Slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 85,451 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 85,395 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2006 81,216 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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P407 NLC is a 1996 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P407 NLC, 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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P407 NLC is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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