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G557 MEP

1998 Honda Crx

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,610 mi
Last recorded79,610 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda Crx122,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG557 MEP
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 79,610 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 78,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 183,921 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of both outer sills

Fail 9 Dec 2010 183,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

brake fluid level low

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of both outer sills

Pass 12 Dec 2009 175,891 miles

general corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2009 175,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 172,139 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 172,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s front inner cv joint boot split

Pass 2 Mar 2006 162,067 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 162,030 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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G557 MEP is a 1998 Honda Crx in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G557 MEP, 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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G557 MEP is a 1998 Honda Crx, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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