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J158 NLJ

1999 Honda Crx

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,610 mi
Last recorded139,610 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Crx131,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ158 NLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 139,610 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 137,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front lower ball joint has a locking nut that just meets the end of the threads on the ball joint, advised to investigate further

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2023 136,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 136,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 132,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 128,458 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2021 128,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 123,499 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 123,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 118,661 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 114,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,408 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 113,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 111,538 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 106,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 102,704 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 102,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both door mirrors loose

Pass 12 Jun 2009 99,291 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 99,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 97,522 miles

Offside drive shaft is insecure in CV joint.

Both sides rear suspension trailing arm centre bushes heavily deteriorated, advise replacement.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads worn low.

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

Oil leak developing nearside front shock absorber.

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 97,522 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both sides rear suspension trailing arm centre bushes heavily deteriorated, advise replacement.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads worn low.

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

Offside drive shaft is insecure in CV joint.

Oil leak developing nearside front shock absorber.

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

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

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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J158 NLJ is a 1999 Honda Crx in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Honda Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 131,767 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 J158 NLJ, 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 27 years old, this Honda Crx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J158 NLJ is a 1999 Honda Crx, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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