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J544 PBV

1991 Honda Crx

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,199 mi
Last recorded136,199 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Honda Crx129,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ544 PBV
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 136,199 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 136,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 134,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 134,974 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 132,945 miles

ALL 4 SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE WORN

ALL 4 TYRES ARE PERISHING BADLY ON SIDEWALLS

CORROSION VISIBLE IN ALL AREAS ESPECIALLY OUTER BODY SILLS

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES ARE SOFT DUE TO OIL LEAKING ON TO THEM

METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING CORROSION

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

REAR AXLE BUSHES ARE BADLY SPLITTING

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS DISTORTED

Fail 10 Nov 2021 132,945 miles

ALL 4 SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE WORN

ALL 4 TYRES ARE PERISHING BADLY ON SIDEWALLS

CORROSION VISIBLE IN ALL AREAS ESPECIALLY OUTER BODY SILLS

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES ARE SOFT DUE TO OIL LEAKING ON TO THEM

METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING CORROSION

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

REAR AXLE BUSHES ARE BADLY SPLITTING

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS DISTORTED

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 128,700 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel BRAKE PIPE/ FLEXI BUST TO O/S FRONT ? (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested HYDRAULIC LEAK (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 118,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 110,248 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bottom arm to strut bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 103,723 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s arm to strut bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak poss p.a.s

o/s bonnet hinge broken

o/s wiper end split

Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,504 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to strut bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to strut bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,767 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 85,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,328 miles

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

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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 82,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 82,918 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 80,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 80,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 79,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 76,398 miles

o/s inner cv boot leaking

o/s/rear tyre cracking badly

Fail 10 Oct 2009 76,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s inner cv boot leaking

o/s/rear tyre cracking badly

Pass 20 Oct 2008 72,028 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 68,910 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 68,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,655 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 65,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 62,850 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyre treads cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2005 62,850 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyre treads cracking

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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J544 PBV is a 1991 Honda Crx in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Honda Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 129,499 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 J544 PBV, 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 35 years old, this Honda Crx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J544 PBV is a 1991 Honda Crx, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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