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H526 VSH

1998 Honda Crx

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,356 mi
Last recorded75,356 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Crx122,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH526 VSH
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 75,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 74,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 73,985 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 73,977 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,004 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 73,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached castle nut split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside handbrake lower reading

Oil leak, but not excessive engine head gasket ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 71,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 70,989 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm centre bushes for strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 70,331 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 99,465 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 98,118 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 95,979 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 94,722 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,863 miles

n/s inner cv gater insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,478 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 87,986 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 86,386 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 90,091 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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H526 VSH is a 1998 Honda Crx in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H526 VSH, 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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What year was H526 VSH registered?

H526 VSH is a 1998 Honda Crx, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is H526 VSH safe to buy?

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