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J650 WRX

1998 Honda Crx

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

347,718 mi
Last recorded347,718 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Crx122,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ650 WRX
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 347,718 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 34,752 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 346,499 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 345,928 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 344,946 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 344,189 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 344,189 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 334,516 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 334,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 321,192 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 320,964 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 305,368 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 291,894 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 291,854 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 281,253 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 268,378 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)

Rear seats removed

Fail 22 Oct 2013 268,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S and O/S front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear seats removed

Fail 7 Oct 2012 242,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dampness around offside front shock absorber

front c,v gators perished and splitting

non standard suspension fitted

oil leaks around power steering rack and gearbox

under side of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 7 Oct 2012 242,267 miles

dampness around offside front shock absorber

front c,v gators perished and splitting

non standard suspension fitted

oil leaks around power steering rack and gearbox

under side of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 20 Oct 2011 224,841 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteroirated

Pass 9 Oct 2010 200,240 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 184,433 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 184,433 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 182,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

modifications to exhaust and suspension -rear shock absorbers rather soft action rear seats and belts not fitted

slight signs of perishing and corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2009 182,373 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

modifications to exhaust and suspension -rear shock absorbers rather soft action rear seats and belts not fitted

slight signs of perishing and corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2008 174,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

modifications to exhaust and suspension rear seats and belts not fitted number plates may not conform to regulations slight perishing and corrosion to lower components

Fail 29 Jan 2008 174,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

modifications to exhaust and suspension rear seats and belts not fitted number plates may not conform to regulations slight perishing and corrosion to lower components

Pass 23 Oct 2006 169,349 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 169,340 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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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J650 WRX is a 1998 Honda Crx in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 J650 WRX, 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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J650 WRX is a 1998 Honda Crx, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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