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L557 VGN

1993 Honda Crx

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

58,606 mi
Last recorded58,606 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda Crx108,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 VGN
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 58,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 57,074 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 57,064 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 54,423 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 54,417 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 52,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 3 Dec 2020 50,792 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 48,550 miles

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

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 parking brake limit only just met

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Fail 10 Dec 2019 48,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear parking brake limit only just met

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 20 Nov 2018 45,153 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various underbody corrosion

oil around engine

Pass 11 Dec 2017 43,862 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 40,104 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,687 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,777 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread nearly bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2014 34,777 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre tread nearly bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 32,128 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 30,504 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2011 27,104 miles

both frt wishbone, bushes worn

sill covers fitted

slight bind n/s rear

Fail 2 Dec 2011 27,083 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both frt wishbone, bushes worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 24,205 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 24,205 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 24,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,357 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,755 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,937 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 21,935 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,403 miles

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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L557 VGN is a 1993 Honda Crx in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L557 VGN, 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.

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L557 VGN is a 1993 Honda Crx, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L557 VGN shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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