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G281 WHU

1990 Honda Civic Crx

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,094 mi
Last recorded167,094 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 1990 Honda Civic Crx120,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG281 WHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Crx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 167,094 miles

Engine oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 167,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dipped beam comes on when position lamps selected (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/wheel arch holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dipped beam comes on when position lamps selected (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 167,073 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

nsf rack gaitor split

play in nsf rack drumstick

Pass 31 May 2014 142,990 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 157,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 154,585 miles

both headlamps produce poor beam patterns

front number plate in poor condition

minor damage/stone chips to windscreen

offside front chassis rail damaged suspect incorrectly jacked up

oil leak on engine

radiator in poor condition

various points of corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 4 Oct 2011 154,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front headlmap adjusters not operating fully

both headlamps produce poor beam patterns

front number plate in poor condition

minor damage/stone chips to windscreen

offside front chassis rail damaged suspect incorrectly jacked up

oil leak on engine

radiator in poor condition

various points of corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2011 154,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

abnormal movement on offside rear caliper hand brake mech

engine reves increase on brake application

front brake discs excessivly corroded

offside headlamp not fully secured ( minor movement up+down)

offside rear quarter panel damaged

oil leak on back of engine

radiator in poor condition

rear discs excessivly corroded and scored

various point of minor corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2009 149,705 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 136,670 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 124,067 miles

see advisory sheet with vt30

Fail 17 Aug 2007 124,067 miles

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

nearside rear break pipe poor condition

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2006 114,188 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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G281 WHU is a 1990 Honda Civic Crx in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1990 Honda Civic Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 120,733 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 G281 WHU, 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 36 years old, this Honda Civic Crx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G281 WHU is a 1990 Honda Civic Crx, first registered on 17 March 1990.

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