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J749 EUG

1998 Honda Crx

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,540 mi
Last recorded113,540 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Crx122,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ749 EUG
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 113,540 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 70,949 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 113,506 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 112,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 106,842 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 106,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been under sealed in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been painted and under sealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 106,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been under sealed in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been painted and under sealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 106,315 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers

Pass 26 Feb 2018 105,519 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and unevenly worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 105,517 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and unevenly worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 104,316 miles

sill covers / eml light on

Pass 16 Feb 2016 102,665 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 101,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

Fail 9 Feb 2015 101,665 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

Pass 3 Feb 2014 100,914 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

MIL lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Mar 2013 100,606 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 99,799 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,737 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 93,672 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 10 Oct 2008 86,282 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 86,282 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 120,441 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 120,397 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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J749 EUG is a 1998 Honda Crx in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J749 EUG, 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 J749 EUG registered?

J749 EUG is a 1998 Honda Crx, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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