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F109 MGX

1989 Honda Civic Crx

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

144,597 mi
Last recorded144,597 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Honda Civic Crx120,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF109 MGX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Crx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2009 144,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

o/s front tyre under inflated

outer sills obscured

superficial structure of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 141,519 miles

considerable corrosion under vehicle

engine area oily underneath

front shock absorber lower mountings deteriorating

knock from steering

rear inner sills corroded

rear wings corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2008 141,518 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

considerable corrosion under vehicle

engine area oily underneath

front shock absorber lower mountings deteriorating

knock from steering

rear inner sills corroded

rear wings corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 138,155 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 138,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

outer sills obscured

Pass 22 Sep 2006 133,672 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 133,671 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight inbalance of front brakes

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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F109 MGX is a 1989 Honda Civic Crx in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1989 Honda Civic Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 120,025 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 F109 MGX, 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 37 years old, this Honda Civic Crx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F109 MGX registered?

F109 MGX is a 1989 Honda Civic Crx, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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