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R438 WLL

1998 Honda Civic Crx

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

156,136 mi
Last recorded156,136 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic Crx84,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 WLL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Crx
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 156,136 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

eml on

Pass 26 May 2021 140,963 miles

Both sides rear suspension arms bushes are deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2021 140,859 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both sides rear suspension arms bushes are deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 138,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense cover missing light colour not affected and no sharp edges (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear lower arms bushes deteriorated with no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 121,583 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 121,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

NSF Indicator outer lens missing

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear Service Brake / Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2014 118,532 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 118,194 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 118,194 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 117,249 miles

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

front & rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Sep 2011 117,249 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs worn

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2010 116,974 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 116,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 103,431 miles

Air bag light on

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished and starting to split

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside front wheel damaged on outer edge

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Fail 4 Sep 2009 103,431 miles

Air bag light on

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished and starting to split

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Front number plate in poor condition

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

Nearside front wheel damaged on outer edge

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

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Jul 2008 86,596 miles

Airbag light on.

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside wiper blade split.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 86,596 miles

Airbag light on.

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper blade split.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 67,652 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 67,652 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 56,077 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic Crx?

Based on 37,654 MOT tests across 3,940 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
3,073
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,274
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,748
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,399
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,296
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,120
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R438 WLL is a 1998 Honda Civic Crx in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1998 Honda Civic Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,430 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 Civic Crx fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,274 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R438 WLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic Crx typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Civic Crx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R438 WLL is a 1998 Honda Civic Crx, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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