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F551 TVT

1989 Honda Civic Crx

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

177,156 mi
Last recorded177,156 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Honda Civic Crx120,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF551 TVT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Crx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 177,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres perishing

long hand brake travel

offside mirror cracked

Fail 17 May 2011 177,146 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres perishing

long hand brake travel

offside mirror cracked

Pass 19 May 2010 175,465 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 175,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2009 174,910 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 174,909 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 174,901 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 173,080 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 173,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2006 163,886 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 154,332 miles

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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F551 TVT is a 1989 Honda Civic Crx in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F551 TVT, 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 F551 TVT registered?

F551 TVT is a 1989 Honda Civic Crx, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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