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HONDA CIVIC1996 · 1.4L Petrol

P438 BMS

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for P438 BMS: 1996 HONDA CIVIC (Silver, Petrol). Mileage: 115,499. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT

Expired

Expires 10/12/2008

Tax

No data

Mileage: 115,499
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1996
Engine: 1396cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

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Destruction

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 22, 2026, 07:39 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1996 Honda Civic (P438 BMS), we found 2 MOT results in the period of November 2006 to December 2007.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 0 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY