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J13 EMH

1997 Honda Civic Crx

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,533 mi
Last recorded118,533 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic Crx85,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 EMH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Crx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 118,533 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 118,474 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 118,283 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 118,265 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 117,926 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 117,481 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 117,481 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 116,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 116,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 115,557 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 113,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 111,750 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 109,668 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 107,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 102,479 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 98,974 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 98,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 94,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 90,694 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 86,827 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 86,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 82,106 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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J13 EMH is a 1997 Honda Civic Crx in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 85,340 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 J13 EMH, 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 29 years old, this Honda Civic Crx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J13 EMH registered?

J13 EMH is a 1997 Honda Civic Crx, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is J13 EMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 EMH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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