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HONDA CIVIC1996 · 1.4L PETROL

P335 DBV

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1996 HONDA CIVIC? It's a PETROL with a 1396cc engine showing 97,142 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 01/11/2008
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/11/2008
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
1396cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT record available is from November 2007, which is nearly nineteen years old. Because this history is so outdated, it provides absolutely no assurance regarding the vehicle's current condition or safety status in 2026. Looking at the historical data from the mid-2000s, the vehicle had a clean record with no mechanical defects or advisories. The only failure occurred in October 2006 due to a minor electrical issue, specifically an offside rear stop lamp not working, which was rectified the same day. Aside from this bulb replacement, the car passed consistently during that period. The recorded mileage is 97,142 miles. Although this averages out to low annual usage over the car's 30-year lifespan, the history shows the car was actively driven between 2005 and 2007. It is highly likely the vehicle has been stored or off the road for a significant portion of the last two decades, which changes the type of wear and risk you should expect. The condition trend is impossible to determine from the provided data because of the massive gap in testing. However, a vehicle of this age that has potentially stood idle for years is prone to specific issues caused by lack of use rather than mechanical wear.

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Free vehicle health score

60
/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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Finance
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 3, 2026, 10:04 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT record available is from November 2007, which is nearly nineteen years old. Because this history is so outdated, it provides absolutely no assurance regarding the vehicle's current condition or safety status in 2026. Looking at the historical data from the mid-2000s, the vehicle had a clean record with no mechanical defects or advisories. The only failure occurred in October 2006 due to a minor electrical issue, specifically an offside rear stop lamp not working, which was rectified the same day. Aside from this bulb replacement, the car passed consistently during that period. The recorded mileage is 97,142 miles. Although this averages out to low annual usage over the car's 30-year lifespan, the history shows the car was actively driven between 2005 and 2007. It is highly likely the vehicle has been stored or off the road for a significant portion of the last two decades, which changes the type of wear and risk you should expect. The condition trend is impossible to determine from the provided data because of the massive gap in testing. However, a vehicle of this age that has potentially stood idle for years is prone to specific issues caused by lack of use rather than mechanical wear.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Honda Civic (P335 DBV) from 1996 show a total of 4 MOT tests between October 2005 and November 2007.

Across its entire MOT history, this Honda has a 75% success rate (3 passes and 1 fails). This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

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PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY