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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CRXs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:48.55%
(The average a petrol HONDA CRX year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:1,071 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment118
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|82
Registration plate lamp issues77
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively76
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort52
Registration plate issues47
Brake pipe excessively corroded47
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|44
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|36
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|35
Brakes imbalanced across an axle35
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|33
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|29
Horn not working |1.6.2a|24
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|24
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|24
Rear brake binding24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated22
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|19
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|19
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|19
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|19
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|18
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|18
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|15
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|15
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|14
Brake hose has insufficient room to move14
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|12
Windscreen has damage12
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|12
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|12
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|11
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|10
Front brake application uneven10
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|9
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|8
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|8
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|8
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|6
Emissions not tested |7.0|6
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|6
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|5
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Brake hose damaged5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|4
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|3
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|3
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|3
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|3
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|3
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|3
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|2
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|2
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|2
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure |2.5.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|2
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1|2
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Offside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|2
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2

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