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E81 OFX

1988 Honda Civic Crx

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,456 mi
Last recorded153,456 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Honda Civic Crx107,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE81 OFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Crx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 153,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 15 Jul 2022 153,449 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake pipe insecure

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 23 Jun 2018 153,434 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength whole sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower shock pin bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper ball joint has slight deterioration

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake fluid leaking

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake fluid leaking

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 151,572 miles

battery in boot needs to be more secure

heavy underseal covering over welds

no rear seats fitted at test

plastic outer sills lots of surface rust

Fail 3 Jun 2016 151,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co %4.606 (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (5.2.6)

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

battery in boot needs to be more secure

no rear seats fitted at test

plastic outer sills lots of surface rust

Pass 9 May 2015 149,576 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in o/s outer sill.

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r wheel arch taped

steerin g rack noisey

welding repairs to rear sills and floor.

Fail 9 May 2014 146,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion starting in o/s/f and o/s/r wheel arches and o/s/ sill.

n/s/r raduis arm bush worn

n/s/r tyre wearing off on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 146,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion starting in o/s/f and o/s/r wheel arches and o/s/ sill.

n/s/r raduis arm bush worn

n/s/r tyre wearing off on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2013 143,039 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

car modified for racing

corrosion starting in o/s/f and o/s/r wheel arches

light marks on windscreen

o/s/r brake disc rusty

steering rack noisey

welding repairs to rear sills both sides.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 143,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

car modified for racing

corrosion starting in o/s/f and o/s/r wheel arches

knocking noise from n/s/f suspension

light marks on windscreen

o/s/r brake disc rusty

steering rack noisey

welding repairs to rear sills both sides.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 139,759 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

car modified for racing

engine hunting slightly

front cross member starting to corroded

welding and repairs to o/s sill

Pass 24 Mar 2011 137,698 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

car modified for racing

front cross member corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 137,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

car modified for racing

exsentive welding to sills and floor etc

front cross member starting to corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2011 137,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

car modified for racing

exsentive welding to sills and floor etc

front cross member starting to corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2009 117,543 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion starting in rear sills both sides,corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch,all tyres wearing low 3mm

Pass 27 Feb 2008 71,759 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 71,758 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r shock absober bush worn,corrosiom starting in o/s/r wing,n/s/r inner sill, o/s/f tie bar aera.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 69,941 miles

corrosion starting in rear sills,o/s/r brake binding slightly,n/s/r lower shock absorber bush worn.

Pass 7 Jan 2006 67,750 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly,n/s/r lower shock absorber bush worn.

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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E81 OFX is a 1988 Honda Civic Crx in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 E81 OFX, 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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E81 OFX is a 1988 Honda Civic Crx, first registered on 7 January 1988.

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