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A14 MRU

1997 Honda Civic Crx

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,188 mi
Last recorded101,188 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic Crx85,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 MRU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Crx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 101,188 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 100,300 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 99,610 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 99,033 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 97,978 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 97,154 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 96,341 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 94,299 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 94,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (5.2.3 (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 93,066 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 93,050 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2017 91,431 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 89,045 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 87,623 miles

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

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

slight exhaust leak from rear joint

underside steering,brake,suspension componants corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,011 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 86,011 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,125 miles

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

all discs corroded and pitted

n/s/r brake binding

underside steering,brakes,suspension componants corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 84,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all discs corroded and pitted

n/s/r brake binding

underside steering,brakes,suspension componants corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2012 82,346 miles

Brake discs corroded and pitted all round

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside steering,brakes,suspension componants corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2009 79,643 miles

brake fluid low

trailing arm bush perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2008 76,401 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust been rubbing o/s/r brake hose

Fail 27 Sep 2008 76,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust been rubbing o/s/r brake hose

Pass 15 Sep 2007 70,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have a nail in tread

Pass 12 Sep 2006 63,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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A14 MRU is a 1997 Honda Civic Crx in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 85,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A14 MRU, 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 29 years old, this Honda Civic Crx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A14 MRU registered?

A14 MRU is a 1997 Honda Civic Crx, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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