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H871 EFJ

1991 Honda Civic Crx

White Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

145,769 mi
Last recorded145,769 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda Civic Crx130,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH871 EFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Crx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 145,769 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 144,119 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 143,205 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 143,205 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 143,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 138,865 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 138,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 135,296 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 5 May 2017 132,421 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 132,416 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 128,868 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 128,129 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 122,585 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,049 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 106,621 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 106,503 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 97,491 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 97,488 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 93,961 miles

Nearside front front constant velocity joint is slightly worn

Fail 10 Sep 2010 93,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 82,818 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 74,538 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 72,831 miles

Body and chassis surface corrosion in places

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

Slight play in offside end of rack

Fail 21 Mar 2007 72,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Body and chassis surface corrosion in places

Slight play in offside end of rack

Fail 21 Mar 2006 72,641 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Slight play in offside front track rod end

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,641 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Slight play in offside front track rod end

oil leak

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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H871 EFJ is a 1991 Honda Civic Crx in White with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1991 Honda Civic Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 130,677 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 H871 EFJ, 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 35 years old, this Honda Civic Crx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H871 EFJ is a 1991 Honda Civic Crx, first registered on 4 April 1991.

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