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J486 PDE

1998 Honda Crx

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

243,273 mi
Last recorded243,273 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda Crx122,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ486 PDE
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 243,273 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 240,050 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 240,050 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 23,729 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 23,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached no split pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached no split pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached no split pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached no split pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 23,358 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 230,709 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 22,917 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 22,917 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 22,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,648 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,418 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 224,158 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 218,012 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 20,669 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 195,529 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 195,514 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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J486 PDE is a 1998 Honda Crx in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J486 PDE, 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 J486 PDE registered?

J486 PDE is a 1998 Honda Crx, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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