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BXZ 1606

1996 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,460 mi
Last recorded147,460 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 1606
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 147,460 miles

both front lower shock bushes cracking

centre stop light inop

offside rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2011 147,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front lower shock bushes cracking

centre stop light inop

offside rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 143,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 143,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 137,115 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 131,251 miles

both o/s and n/s front outer driveshaft gaitors just starting to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2007 124,284 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 118,618 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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BXZ 1606 is a 1996 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXZ 1606, 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 BXZ 1606 registered?

BXZ 1606 is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is BXZ 1606 safe to buy?

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