1996 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · P395 BTV
1996 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 106,349 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
P395 BTV Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2011
- 106,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P395 BTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Honda Civic (P395 BTV) between December 2006 and November 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
P395 BTV Mileage History
- 29/12/200673,517 mi
- 29/12/200673,517 mi
- 07/12/200781,999 mi+8,482 mi
- 07/12/200782,000 mi+1 mi
- 28/11/200880,403 mi-1,597 mi
- 19/11/200992,568 mi+12,165 mi
- 20/11/200992,568 mi
- 17/11/2010101,213 mi+8,645 mi
- 17/11/2010101,213 mi
- 21/11/2011106,349 mi+5,136 mi
Average of roughly 6,707 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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