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J549 JOU

1998 Honda Crx

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

205,433 mi
Last recorded205,433 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda Crx122,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ549 JOU
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 205,433 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 202,929 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 202,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 197,811 miles

power steering pips corroding

Fail 23 Feb 2012 197,806 miles

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

Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

power steering pips corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2010 187,871 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 183,226 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 173,890 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 154,249 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 154,249 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Sep 2006 154,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J549 JOU is a 1998 Honda Crx in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J549 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 28 years old, this Honda Crx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J549 JOU registered?

J549 JOU is a 1998 Honda Crx, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is J549 JOU safe to buy?

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