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J170 JOU

1997 Honda Crx

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

51,595 mi
Last recorded51,595 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Crx90,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 JOU
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 51,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold worn through. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 51,595 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer arch separated away from sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer arch separated from sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold worn through. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 49,038 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FLEXI HOSES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION ON BOTH REAR 1/4 PANELS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front OSF FOG LAMP INOP

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ONLY JUST PASSED RBT TEST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Fail 1 Jun 2024 49,036 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD SERRATED ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FLEXI HOSES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION ON BOTH REAR 1/4 PANELS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front OSF FOG LAMP INOP

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT- BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ONLY JUST PASSED RBT TEST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 2 Jun 2023 47,157 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod ()

Fail 23 May 2023 47,151 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod ()

Pass 1 Jun 2022 44,176 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 44,169 miles

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

Offside 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 41,952 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 40,585 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2017 37,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

offside inner door handle insecure but still opens the door.

Fail 19 May 2017 37,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

offside inner door handle insecure but still opens the door.

Pass 14 May 2016 33,489 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 28,790 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 28,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 24,360 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,364 miles

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

Under side of vehicle has suface corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2013 20,362 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under side of vehicle has suface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2012 20,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brakes binding slightly

front suspension components corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2010 20,128 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 20,126 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear shock and axle/arm bushs perished..corrosion around o/s/f subframe area....

Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,558 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 19,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

beam patterns weak..all shock units weaping..front/rear suspension bushs perashing..slight oil leaks....

Pass 12 Nov 2007 18,803 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 18,803 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 18,212 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 18,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front and rear suspension bushs perashing....light aim becoming weak....a.b.s. bracket corroding....rear tyres wearing low on inner edges....oil leaks,,

Pass 22 Nov 2005 17,541 miles

front number plate broken †rear silencer blowing †o/s/f and n/s/f struts leaking †

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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J170 JOU is a 1997 Honda Crx in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 90,242 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 J170 JOU, 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 29 years old, this Honda Crx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J170 JOU is a 1997 Honda Crx, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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