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N159 FBD

1998 Honda Crx

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,983 mi
Last recorded91,983 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda Crx122,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 FBD
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 91,983 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2012 91,983 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 91,939 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 91,939 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 90,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 86,497 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 77,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 68,282 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 68,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s front tyre damaged in outer side wall

Pass 13 Aug 2005 64,528 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 64,525 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside 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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N159 FBD is a 1998 Honda Crx in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N159 FBD, 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 N159 FBD registered?

N159 FBD is a 1998 Honda Crx, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is N159 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N159 FBD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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