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N538 PVL

1996 Honda Crx

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,384 mi
Last recorded88,384 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Crx92,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 PVL
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 88,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 88,038 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 87,823 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 87,590 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 87,252 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 87,020 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,095 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 84,094 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,710 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,800 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,645 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 79,645 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,728 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,299 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,581 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 64,348 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,500 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,975 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,412 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,220 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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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N538 PVL is a 1996 Honda Crx in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Honda Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 92,694 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 N538 PVL, 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 30 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 N538 PVL registered?

N538 PVL is a 1996 Honda Crx, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N538 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N538 PVL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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