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K279 BVU

1993 Honda Crx

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,536 mi
Last recorded148,536 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda Crx108,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK279 BVU
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 148,536 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 141,651 miles

outer sills not visible

Pass 3 Aug 2023 133,788 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 133,636 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 133,547 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 133,436 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link rubbers both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides in U SHAPED INTO LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 132,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant radiator in poor condition

front brakes in poor condition

front headlamps have a poor beam image

rear brake pipe corroded

rear trailing arms bushes deteriorating

Fail 9 Sep 2015 132,822 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front headlamps have a poor beam image

both rear inner sills heavily corroded

coolant radiator in poor condition

front registration plate cracked

rear brake pipe corroded

rear trailing arms bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2012 128,028 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 128,028 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 121,649 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 116,027 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)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 116,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 16 Sep 2009 109,157 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 102,396 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 94,660 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 94,611 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 84,465 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 74,629 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 74,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K279 BVU is a 1993 Honda Crx in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Honda Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,257 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 K279 BVU, 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 33 years old, this Honda Crx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K279 BVU registered?

K279 BVU is a 1993 Honda Crx, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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