1996 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · M311 JAC
1996 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 70,965 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M311 JAC Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 70,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M311 JAC Mileage History
- 09/05/200653,624 mi
- 18/05/200734,517 mi-19,107 mi
- 12/05/200836,203 mi+1,686 mi
- 23/04/200936,961 mi+758 mi
- 06/05/201037,775 mi+814 mi
- 06/05/201037,775 mi
- 09/01/201238,101 mi+326 mi
- 07/01/201340,567 mi+2,466 mi
- 15/01/201340,573 mi+6 mi
- 07/01/201443,072 mi+2,499 mi
- 28/05/201443,085 mi+13 mi
- 29/05/201545,189 mi+2,104 mi
- 02/06/201545,194 mi+5 mi
- 07/06/201647,043 mi+1,849 mi
- 30/05/201748,988 mi+1,945 mi
- 03/06/201749,009 mi+21 mi
- 31/05/201850,788 mi+1,779 mi
- 08/06/201850,800 mi+12 mi
- 28/05/201952,767 mi+1,967 mi
- 02/12/202055,119 mi+2,352 mi
- 06/12/202156,489 mi+1,370 mi
- 11/11/202257,687 mi+1,198 mi
- 01/08/202358,001 mi+314 mi
- 17/07/202463,978 mi+5,977 mi
- 10/07/202567,914 mi+3,936 mi
- 13/07/202670,965 mi+3,051 mi
- 13/07/202670,965 mi
Average of roughly 859 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M311 JAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Honda Civic (M311 JAC) between May 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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: “Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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