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K181 BRJ

1997 Honda Civic Crx

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,961 mi
Last recorded113,961 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic Crx85,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 BRJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Crx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2013 113,961 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of deteriation

underside of car covered in surface corrosion

Fail 28 Dec 2013 113,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of deteriation

underside of car covered in surface corrosion

Pass 4 May 2012 112,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 112,602 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 110,676 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 103,701 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 103,701 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 101,237 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 101,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K181 BRJ is a 1997 Honda Civic Crx in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K181 BRJ, 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.

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What year was K181 BRJ registered?

K181 BRJ is a 1997 Honda Civic Crx, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is K181 BRJ safe to buy?

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