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CRX 494M

1996 Honda Crx

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,543 mi
Last recorded144,543 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda Crx92,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 494M
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 144,543 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 133,940 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2014 133,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2013 126,813 miles

general corrosion

offside rear brake pipe covered in grease

outer sills are covered with plastice oversills

slight play in nearside track rod end

wiper blade condition

Fail 12 Jun 2013 126,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

car has plastic sill covers

front brake corrosion

general corrosion

n/s wiper splitting

rear brake corrosion

Pass 2 May 2012 122,152 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake pads rattleing

front tyres are different size from rear

Fail 18 Apr 2012 122,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake pads rattleing

front tyres are different size from rear

Pass 21 Apr 2011 114,807 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 114,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

underside of floor and chassis legs showing heavy corrosion but not holed

Pass 31 Mar 2010 112,931 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 112,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine management light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside front steering tie rod

unable to check sills properly sideskirts fitted

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 108,935 miles

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

both outer sill not checked properly due to plastic skirts fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2009 108,928 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both outer sill not checked properly due to plastic skirts fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2008 101,605 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 96,572 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 96,572 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 89,630 miles

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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CRX 494M is a 1996 Honda Crx in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1996 Honda Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 92,694 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 CRX 494M, 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 30 years old, this Honda Crx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CRX 494M registered?

CRX 494M is a 1996 Honda Crx, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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