1986 Honda Civic CRX 1.5L Petrol · B2 CRX

The 2026‑03‑25 MOT at 141,662 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, confirming current roadworthiness, yet the preceding 2022‑11‑03 fail at the same mileage indicates that intermittent faults were corrected before the later test, suggesting a maintenance pattern that is reactive rather than consistently preventive. The recorded mileage averages about 3,542 miles per year since the car’s 1986 manufacture, reflecting a notably low usage rate; the interval from 2022‑11‑03 to 2022‑11‑17 saw only a 14‑mile increase, while the periods between 2022‑11‑17 and 2024‑02‑02 and between 2024‑02‑02 and 2026‑03‑25 show modest growth of 197 and 652 miles respectively, confirming long periods of inactivity. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or cracking, examine the brake discs and calipers for binding or corrosion, verify the structural integrity of the chassis for rust, and check the exhaust system and emissions for any signs of leakage or deterioration, as these components are the most likely sources of the previously flagged failures. Although the latest test shows the vehicle meets roadworthiness standards, the low annual mileage and age mean that hidden wear, fluid degradation, and latent corrosion may still be present, making a thorough physical inspection essential before purchase.