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E488 NSG

1988 Honda Civic Crx

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

94,689 mi
Last recorded94,689 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Honda Civic Crx107,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE488 NSG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Crx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 94,689 miles

chassis of car has been welded alot

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2009 94,689 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chassis of car has been welded alot

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2008 94,370 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

car has had alot of previous welding to chassis

nearside rear tyre close to tread depth limits

Pass 9 Nov 2007 90,768 miles

Front and rear suspension componen ts corroded but not weakened.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Nov 2007 90,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front and rear suspension componen ts corroded but not weakened.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2006 88,413 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

rear floor outwith prescribed area

Fail 14 Nov 2006 88,399 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear floor outwith prescribed aera corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cant fully asses welds due to being heavly undersealed

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

offside sill couldnt fully asses due to plastic cover

Pass 6 Jun 2005 85,750 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 85,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Honda Civic Crx?

Based on 37,654 MOT tests across 3,940 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
3,073
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,274
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,748
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,399
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,296
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,120
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E488 NSG is a 1988 Honda Civic Crx in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1988 Honda Civic Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 107,356 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 Civic Crx fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,274 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E488 NSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic Crx typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Honda Civic Crx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E488 NSG registered?

E488 NSG is a 1988 Honda Civic Crx, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E488 NSG safe to buy?

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