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K52 PHU

1998 Honda Crx

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

112,306 mi
Last recorded112,306 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda Crx122,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK52 PHU
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2012 112,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coolent leak / stain around radiator

engine warning light on dash

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre cracked in tread

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 102,856 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 102,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs scored

front tyres worn on edges

rear fog lamp wired to front fog lamp switch

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2009 101,642 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 101,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 101,522 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 101,522 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 95,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 95,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 90,627 miles

O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE,OK AT TEST.

Fail 9 Nov 2006 90,627 miles

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

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

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

handbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.both front brake pads/brake discs starting to wear,ok at test.

Pass 11 Oct 2005 81,062 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 81,007 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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K52 PHU is a 1998 Honda Crx in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 K52 PHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K52 PHU registered?

K52 PHU is a 1998 Honda Crx, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is K52 PHU safe to buy?

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