1996 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · P276 BEC
1996 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 92,331 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P276 BEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 92,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P276 BEC Mileage History
- 30/05/202476,236 mi
- 23/04/202585,613 mi+9,377 mi
- 17/07/202585,620 mi+7 mi
- 04/08/202585,640 mi+20 mi
- 02/07/202692,331 mi+6,691 mi
Average of roughly 7,702 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P276 BEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Honda Civic (P276 BEC) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ----- to front (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded --- to front (1.1.11 (c))”.
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