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P408 APJ

1996 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,875 mi
Last recorded44,875 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 APJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 44,875 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 44,869 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 39,095 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 39,088 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS warning lamp illuminated indicating a malfunction

Fail 15 Feb 2013 36,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS warning lamp illuminated indicating a malfunction

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,104 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 31,101 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 29,999 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,211 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 25,211 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,504 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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P408 APJ is a 1996 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P408 APJ, 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 P408 APJ registered?

P408 APJ is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P408 APJ safe to buy?

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