MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CRXs year 1997

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Pass percent:61.20%

(The average a petrol HONDA CRX year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:1,098 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	74
Headlamp aim out of alignment	63
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	43
Registration plate lamp issues	42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	21
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Registration plate issues	17
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	16
Brake pipe excessively corroded	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	13
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Rear brake binding	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Windscreen has damage	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|8.2.1.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Front brake application uneven	2
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	2
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault \|7.1.6 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet \|1.9.2a\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	74
Headlamp aim out of alignment	63
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	43
Registration plate lamp issues	42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	21
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Registration plate issues	17
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	16
Brake pipe excessively corroded	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	13
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Rear brake binding	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Windscreen has damage	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|8.2.1.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Front brake application uneven	2
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	2
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault \|7.1.6 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet \|1.9.2a\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CRXs year 1997

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