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B18 YYO

1996 Honda Civic

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,076 mi
Last recorded100,076 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 YYO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 100,076 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 97,801 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,454 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,302 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,144 miles

handbrake readings on limit

Fail 11 Jan 2018 85,143 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

handbrake readings on limit

Pass 6 Jan 2017 76,759 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 76,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 73,800 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,144 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 63,186 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise outer sill covers fitted

advise signs of corrosion on brake & fuel pipes

Pass 5 Jan 2013 62,263 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 60,555 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 57,639 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 56,130 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,625 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,482 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 54,621 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 53,949 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

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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B18 YYO is a 1996 Honda Civic in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 B18 YYO, 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 B18 YYO registered?

B18 YYO is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is B18 YYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 YYO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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