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E494 KLO

1988 Honda Crx

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,853 mi
Last recorded137,853 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda Crx115,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE494 KLO
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 137,853 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 137,853 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 135,443 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 129,720 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 127,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 127,131 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 122,417 miles

Central Front mil light on [not part of test on this year]

Fail 21 Apr 2022 122,417 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))

Central Front mil light on [not part of test on this year]

Pass 9 Apr 2021 120,478 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 120,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2015 116,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,262 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 108,353 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 108,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 98,773 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 94,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 May 2011 94,528 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,366 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 87,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,461 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 83,461 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 82,991 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 81,269 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 76,961 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 76,961 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre has a slight bulge on outer side wall

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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E494 KLO is a 1988 Honda Crx in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 E494 KLO, 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.

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What year was E494 KLO registered?

E494 KLO is a 1988 Honda Crx, first registered on 26 May 1988.

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