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R169 GWC

1998 Honda Civic Crx

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,128 mi
Last recorded85,128 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic Crx84,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 GWC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Crx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 85,128 miles

Offside Front Gearbox mounting defective cracking ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 85,128 miles

Offside Front Gearbox mounting defective cracking ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 84,597 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 70,401 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 56,554 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 56,554 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,885 miles

Nearside parking brake effort low

Fail 11 Apr 2018 54,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

EML lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,317 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,822 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,040 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2012 40,966 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,070 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,701 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,691 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 28,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,714 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,550 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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R169 GWC is a 1998 Honda Civic Crx in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R169 GWC, 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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R169 GWC is a 1998 Honda Civic Crx, first registered on 21 March 1998.

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