1996 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · P597 GRJ
1996 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 14,494 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,494 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1590cc
P597 GRJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2013
- 14,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P597 GRJ Mileage History
- 05/03/200775,751 mi
- 14/03/200775,759 mi+8 mi
- 15/03/200775,759 mi
- 06/11/200779,600 mi+3,841 mi
- 23/10/200892,257 mi+12,657 mi
- 23/10/200892,262 mi+5 mi
- 04/11/2009106,156 mi+13,894 mi
- 20/08/2010112,116 mi+5,960 mi
- 13/08/2011125,833 mi+13,717 mi
- 07/08/2012137,730 mi+11,897 mi
- 05/09/2013144,933 mi+7,203 mi
- 09/09/201314,494 mi-130,439 mi
Average of roughly -9,401 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P597 GRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Honda Civic (P597 GRJ) between March 2007 and September 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2013 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 (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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