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Honda Civic CRX

Purple · Petrol · 1993 · 1,595 cc

L16 SOLMOT history

L16 SOL is a purple petrol Honda Civic CRX first used on 23 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 190,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2024
Mileage
190,204 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic CRX
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
23 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L16 SOL was last recorded at 190,204 miles on 20 Nov 2024, 5,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2008: 106,206 miles, lower than 122,697 miles on 28 May 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
184,385 miles · 25 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,819 miles
Average per year
3,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,204 miles
  • 2023 – 184,385 miles
  • 2021 – 183,235 miles
  • 2020 – 183,232 miles
  • 2019 – 181,482 miles
  • 2018 – 172,815 miles
  • 2017 – 166,765 miles
  • 2016 – 163,095 miles
  • 2015 – 157,197 miles
  • 2014 – 154,050 miles
  • 2012 – 152,178 miles
  • 2011 – 146,702 miles
  • 2010 – 139,754 miles
  • 2009 – 133,955 miles
  • 2008 – 106,206 miles
  • 2007 – 122,697 miles
  • 2006 – 119,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail190,204 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not at 11mm margin (0.1 (d))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested insecure headlights (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bracket attached to bumper has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation lagging by over 30% (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fibreglass cracked has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear pipe join effecting lambda readings (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front backing plate rubbing disc and coming loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail190,204 miles (+5,819)13 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,204 miles
    Test number
    847126083076
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not at 11mm margin (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested insecure headlights (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bracket attached to bumper has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation lagging by over 30% (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fibreglass cracked has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear pipe join effecting lambda readings (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front backing plate rubbing disc and coming loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass184,385 miles (+1,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    184,385 miles
    Test number
    628250128233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail183,378 miles (+143)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,378 miles
    Test number
    396079391405
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated between side sill and floor pan. needs welding (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass183,235 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    183,235 miles
    Test number
    124410729323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail183,232 miles (+1,750)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,232 miles
    Test number
    713176257371
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass181,482 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    181,482 miles
    Test number
    359787163670
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner and outer sill rusting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  7. Fail181,476 miles (+8,661)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,476 miles
    Test number
    101411419774
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner and outer sill rusting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  8. Pass172,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    172,815 miles
    Test number
    861341162495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail172,815 miles (+6,050)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,815 miles
    Test number
    263850824158
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass166,765 miles (+3,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    166,765 miles
    Test number
    257048463562
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass163,095 miles (+5,898)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    163,095 miles
    Test number
    677645136649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass157,197 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    157,197 miles
    Test number
    366004825051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass154,050 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    154,050 miles
    Test number
    549954614094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass152,178 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    152,178 miles
    Test number
    119254162258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass146,702 miles (+6,948)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    146,702 miles
    Test number
    155942671299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass139,754 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    139,754 miles
    Test number
    893815070250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail139,749 miles (+5,794)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,749 miles
    Test number
    923725060288
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  18. Pass133,955 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    133,955 miles
    Test number
    973926549257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail133,951 miles (+27,745)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,951 miles
    Test number
    582097139220
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  20. Pass106,206 miles (-16,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    106,206 miles
    Test number
    701910958138
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass122,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    122,697 miles
    Test number
    624678347155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail122,697 miles (+3,574)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,697 miles
    Test number
    851698747159
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass119,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    119,123 miles
    Test number
    474310456161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail119,123 miles7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,123 miles
    Test number
    243227246451
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L16 SOL

Does L16 SOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 SOL expired on 24 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 SOL?
The MOT on L16 SOL expired on 24 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 SOL done?
L16 SOL was recorded at 190,204 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2024, an average of 3,845 miles a year.
Has L16 SOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SOL has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 SOL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L16 SOL find?
L16 SOL failed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2024 with 13 major defects, 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition; front registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not at 11mm margin, and 22 more.

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