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F205 OVU

1988 Honda Crx

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,611 mi
Last recorded83,611 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Honda Crx115,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF205 OVU
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,611 miles

Oil leak

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2011 83,608 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 159,668 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 159,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror slightly loose

Oil leaks present

Slight corrosion to offside inner sil

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2007 145,476 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 138,845 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 138,845 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 138,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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F205 OVU is a 1988 Honda Crx in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F205 OVU, 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 F205 OVU registered?

F205 OVU is a 1988 Honda Crx, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F205 OVU safe to buy?

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