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J998 SWL

1998 Honda Civic Crx

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,018 mi
Last recorded217,018 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic Crx84,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ998 SWL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Crx
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 217,018 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 216,881 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2008 212,684 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 212,599 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 203,809 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Civic Crx?

Based on 37,654 MOT tests across 3,940 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
3,073
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,274
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,748
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,399
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,296
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,120
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J998 SWL is a 1998 Honda Civic Crx in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Honda Civic Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,430 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 Civic Crx fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,274 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J998 SWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic Crx typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Civic Crx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J998 SWL registered?

J998 SWL is a 1998 Honda Civic Crx, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is J998 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J998 SWL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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