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J497 CDT

1999 Honda Crx

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

216,060 mi
Last recorded216,060 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Crx131,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 CDT
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 216,060 miles

Rear wheel aches corroded both sides

Pass 8 Jan 2025 215,701 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 215,178 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 214,611 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 213,592 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 213,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 213,032 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 200,298 miles

front and rear coil springs lowered and modified

Pass 10 Jul 2006 186,479 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 186,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Jun 2005 173,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J497 CDT is a 1999 Honda Crx in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J497 CDT, 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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What year was J497 CDT registered?

J497 CDT is a 1999 Honda Crx, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is J497 CDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J497 CDT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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