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C256 DMJ

1985 Honda Crx

White Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,638 mi
Last recorded131,638 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Honda Crx96,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC256 DMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 131,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body under sealed

Pass 12 Sep 2017 131,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 131,625 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 131,619 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 131,419 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 131,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 128,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

os handbrake effort lower than ns

Pass 2 Nov 2012 125,134 miles

battery needs securing

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

offside front constant velocity gaiter deteriorating

radiater core rotted away

unable to acess outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 19 Oct 2012 125,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

battery needs securing

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

nearside wiper blade split

offside front constant velocity gaiter deteriorating

radiater core rotted away

unable to acess outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Oct 2011 115,274 miles

All tyres wearing edges.

Battery insecure

Both front tyres wearing low.

Minor oil leak.

Rear wheel arches slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 108,494 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully inspect welding repairs to N/S/R and O/S/R sill ends due to painted/undersealed and signs of fibre glass

general underbody surface corossion / underseal

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

signs of grease around n/s/f hub area

sills covered not allowing full inspection

slight play in both front shock absorber units

Fail 27 Sep 2010 108,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general underbody surface corossion / underseal

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust mounting will soon break away from exhaust box

signs of grease around n/s/f hub area

sills covered not allowing full inspection

slight play in both front shock absorber units

Pass 28 Aug 2009 107,232 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 105,314 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 96,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,647 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 96,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2006 96,637 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Honda Crx?

Based on 36,463 MOT tests across 4,074 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,386
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,700
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,561
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,436
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,431
Steering rack gaiter split 1,229
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C256 DMJ is a 1985 Honda Crx in White with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1985 Honda Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 96,645 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Crx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C256 DMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Crx typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Honda Crx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C256 DMJ registered?

C256 DMJ is a 1985 Honda Crx, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C256 DMJ safe to buy?

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