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E43 PFL

1988 Honda Crx

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,470 mi
Last recorded96,470 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda Crx115,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 PFL
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 96,470 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 95,977 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 95,359 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 95,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 94,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 93,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 93,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,444 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2016 92,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 92,586 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 92,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

all brake hoses have corroded ferules

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside inner washer jet in inoperative

oil filter damaged

oil seepage

rear wiper split

slight wear at offside and nearside track rod ends

various body/bumper corrosion/defects

various corroded brake pipes

windscreen damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2014 92,387 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills unable to fully inspect

front brake pipes corroded at unions

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded at unions

Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 91,899 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 91,139 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 90,665 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 88,214 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 88,199 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 85,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 80,894 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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E43 PFL is a 1988 Honda Crx in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1988 Honda Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 115,984 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 E43 PFL, 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 38 years old, this Honda Crx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E43 PFL registered?

E43 PFL is a 1988 Honda Crx, first registered on 17 May 1988.

Is E43 PFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E43 PFL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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