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K238 OCA

1998 Honda Civic Crx

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,026 mi
Last recorded184,026 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic Crx84,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK238 OCA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Crx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 184,026 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 173,045 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 173,045 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 156,300 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 156,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 153,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BOTH LOWER OUTER SWIVEL JOINTS LOCKING SPLIT PINS MISSING

Pass 16 Jun 2006 139,061 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 139,061 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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K238 OCA is a 1998 Honda Civic Crx in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Honda Civic Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,430 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 K238 OCA, 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 28 years old, this Honda Civic Crx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K238 OCA is a 1998 Honda Civic Crx, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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