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M16 CRX

1997 Honda Civic Crx

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,923 mi
Last recorded89,923 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic Crx85,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 CRX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Crx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2023 89,923 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper split pin missing to ball joint securing nut

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,404 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 89,403 miles

Horn not working horn switch not located (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 85,897 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 85,787 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 83,489 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 76,419 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

lowering kit fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2019 76,377 miles

Horn not working missing (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,659 miles

Rear brakes just passed

outer door sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2018 74,651 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes just passed

both rear tyres starting to perish

outer door sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,943 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,053 miles

all4 shock absorbers slight oil leakage

Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,428 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,055 miles

Centre exhaust has 1 x bolt broken. o.k at time of test.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,606 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front suspension lower strut bracket to track control arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside lower suspension strut to suspension arm bush appears to be wrong and end of strut appears to be slightly closed up but not resulting in any excess movement

offside rear suspension strut to suspension arm lower bush deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 29 Jul 2013 62,569 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside and offside front suspension lower strut bracket to track control arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside lower suspension strut to suspension arm bush appears to be wrong and end of strut appears to be slightly closed up but not resulting in any excess movement

offside rear suspension strut to suspension arm lower bush deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,883 miles

Centre silencer split

Nearside wiperblade split

Offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,915 miles

offside front tyre inner wall split

offside headlamp lens chipped

offside main beam lamp chipped

Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,024 miles

Offside headlamp aim poor pattern

Stone chip to o/s headlamp lense

Stone chip to o/s main beam lense

Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,731 miles

slight chips in both offside dipped and main beam lamps

Pass 10 Jul 2008 50,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,898 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 45,963 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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M16 CRX is a 1997 Honda Civic Crx in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M16 CRX, 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 M16 CRX registered?

M16 CRX is a 1997 Honda Civic Crx, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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