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G421 EJB

1998 Honda Crx

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

196,186 mi
Last recorded196,186 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda Crx122,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG421 EJB
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 196,186 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 196,176 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 195,373 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

bolt missing from exhaust front pipe joint

both head lamps tarnished

both number plate lamps tarnished

nut missing from lower gear lever joint

o/s front seat belt slow to return

oil leak from engine

oil leak from power steering pump area

outer door sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2014 195,354 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

bolt missing from exhaust front pipe joint

both head lamps tarnished

both number plate lamps tarnished

nut missing from lower gear lever joint

o/s front seat belt slow to return

oil leak from engine

oil leak from power steering pump area

outer door sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2013 193,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine smokey

engine struggles to start

major oil leak

underside covered in oil

Fail 4 May 2013 193,899 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine smokey

engine struggles to start

major oil leak

underside covered in oil

Pass 25 Apr 2012 193,713 miles

exhaust system very close to fuel tank, & no heat sheild fitted between exhaust & tank.

exhaust system very close to suspension

front brake discs in poor condition

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

power steering reservoir very low

race seat fitted to offside front position

rear brake pads worn low

vehicle has been lowered

Fail 23 Apr 2012 193,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system very close to fuel tank, & no heat sheild fitted between exhaust & tank.

exhaust system very close to suspension

front brake discs in poor condition

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

power steering reservoir very low

race seat fitted to offside front position

rear brake pads worn low

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 12 May 2011 189,346 miles

both front brake hoses close to suspension items on "lock to lock" test but not touching

corrosion in both front floors (outside testable area)

nearside fron indicator damaged

plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels so unable to verify condition

vehicle has been extensively modified

Fail 6 May 2011 189,341 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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)

both front brake hoses close to suspension items on "lock to lock" test but not touching

corrosion in both front floors (outside testable area)

nearside fron indicator damaged

plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels so unable to verify condition

vehicle has been extensively modified

Pass 5 May 2010 181,547 miles

centre stop is not working twins, slight play in rack, off side inner cv is leaking, near side rear brake is binding slightly, gear linkage fouling exhaust, front discs are excessively worn, front brake imbalance on limit

Fail 30 Apr 2010 181,547 miles

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

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

centre stop is not working twins, slight play in rack, off side inner cv is leaking, near side rear brake is binding slightly, gear linkage fouling exhaust, front discs are excessively worn, front brake imbalance on limit

Fail 14 Apr 2010 181,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

near side rear position light not working (twins), centre stop light not working (twins), slight play in rack, off side track control arm inner bush is worn and near to a failure

off side rear suspension front link rose joints are incorrectly set up

Pass 5 Mar 2009 172,132 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 155,687 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 140,952 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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G421 EJB is a 1998 Honda Crx in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 122,598 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 G421 EJB, 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 28 years old, this Honda Crx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G421 EJB is a 1998 Honda Crx, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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