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Honda CRX

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,590 cc

J497 CDTMOT history

J497 CDT is a red petrol Honda CRX first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 216,060 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
216,060 km
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,091 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J497 CDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CRX
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J497 CDT was last recorded at 216,060 km on 3 Jan 2026, 359 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,701 km · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
359 km
Average per year
2,091 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,060 km
  • 2025 – 215,701 km
  • 2024 – 215,178 km
  • 2023 – 214,611 km
  • 2022 – 213,592 km
  • 2007 – 200,298 km
  • 2006 – 186,030 km
  • 2005 – 173,004 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,060 km
  • AdvisoryRear wheel aches corroded both sides

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,060 km (+359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    216,060 km
    Test number
    969769211286
    • AdvisoryRear wheel aches corroded both sides
  2. Pass215,701 km (+523)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    215,701 km
    Test number
    205115585060
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass215,178 km (+567)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    215,178 km
    Test number
    334730943570
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass214,611 km (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    214,611 km
    Test number
    647814624246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass213,592 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    213,592 km
    Test number
    111555298591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass213,033 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    213,033 miles
    Test number
    426010842414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  7. Fail213,032 miles6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,032 miles
    Test number
    245458032362
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  8. Pass200,298 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    200,298 km
    Test number
    360040107458
    • NoteFront and rear coil springs lowered and modified
  9. Pass186,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    186,479 miles
    Test number
    931741796175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail186,030 km (+13,026)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,030 km
    Test number
    360190486140
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  11. Fail173,004 km8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,004 km
    Test number
    891452855199
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about J497 CDT

Does J497 CDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J497 CDT is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J497 CDT?
The MOT on J497 CDT is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J497 CDT done?
J497 CDT was recorded at 216,060 km at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 2,091 km a year.
Has J497 CDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J497 CDT has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2012.
Has the mileage on J497 CDT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J497 CDT find?
J497 CDT passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear wheel aches corroded both sides.

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