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EBJ 53Y

1996 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,181 mi
Last recorded126,181 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBJ 53Y
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 126,181 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 119,810 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 119,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 112,682 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 112,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 105,252 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 105,252 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EBJ 53Y is a 1996 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EBJ 53Y, 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 EBJ 53Y registered?

EBJ 53Y is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is EBJ 53Y safe to buy?

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