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F178 UKV

1989 Honda Civic Crx

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,497 mi
Last recorded41,497 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda Civic Crx120,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 UKV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Crx
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 41,497 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 41,484 miles

Central Front slight oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel binding

both front coil springs rusty

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear drop link bushes cracking perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2023 41,473 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind

Pass 30 Sep 2022 41,456 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 41,447 miles

Nearside Front Inner The CV boot has sign of grease.

The engine oil seepage from sump.

The front brake pads could not see cause of rim structure.

Pass 26 Sep 2020 41,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 41,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,423 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 41,410 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2018 41,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine oil sump corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,382 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 40,382 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 39,789 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,789 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,033 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,670 miles

sun visor when fitted would not cmply with MOT regulations

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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F178 UKV is a 1989 Honda Civic Crx in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F178 UKV, 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 F178 UKV registered?

F178 UKV is a 1989 Honda Civic Crx, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F178 UKV safe to buy?

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