1996 HMC Sportscars Mkiv 3.9L Petrol · G13 HMC

The 1996 HMC SPORTSCARS MKIV currently holds a valid roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2023-06-06 at 61,071 miles recorded a pass with zero defects and no advisories, mirroring the clean outcome from the 2022-06-06 test at 59,783 miles. This consistent pass rate over consecutive annual intervals indicates the previous owner maintained the vehicle to a standard that met DVSA regulatory thresholds without requiring remedial work. The mileage accumulation of roughly 2,036 miles per year over a 30-year lifespan reflects exceptionally light use or extended periods of storage. The recorded odometer progressed from 59,783 miles in June 2022 to 61,071 miles in June 2023, a span of 1,288 miles in twelve months. The MOT record remains sparse, containing only two clean entries, which suggests the vehicle saw limited annual mileage and did not accumulate the heavy wear typical of higher-mileage examples of this era. A prospective buyer must inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs in person, as low annual mileage often accelerates corrosion and seizing in older mechanical components. The absence of recorded defects in the MOT history does not guarantee the health of the structural integrity or exhaust emissions systems, which can degrade during prolonged stationary periods. Binding calipers and structural rust require particular scrutiny given the vehicle's age and the lack of high-mileage wear patterns that might otherwise mask underlying deterioration.