Honda Glr Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Glr reliable? We analysed 39,288 real MOT tests across 8,742 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Glr is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Glr.
Honda Glr Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Glr. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Glr MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Glr to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Glr Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Glr models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Glr Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Glr owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Glr MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Glr year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85 | 88.2% | 4,042 | 6,463 | 11,729 |
| 2020 | 2,833 | 83.6% | 3,709 | 7,386 | 12,652 |
| 2019 | 4,812 | 84.2% | 4,036 | 8,062 | 13,730 |
| 2018 | 6,159 | 85.0% | 4,360 | 8,418 | 14,872 |
| 2017 | 8,373 | 84.7% | 5,434 | 9,728 | 16,132 |
| 2016 | 9,999 | 83.1% | 5,785 | 10,606 | 17,359 |
| 2015 | 6,669 | 82.3% | 5,754 | 10,655 | 18,041 |
How Long Does a Honda Glr Last?
Based on 8,742 Honda Glr vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Glr Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Glr MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Glr
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.2% MOT pass rate from 85 tests
82.3% MOT pass rate from 6,669 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Glr is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.2% across 85 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Glr Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Glr THIS CAR | 83.8% | 39,288 | 9,553 mi | 11 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Reliant Rialto | 72% | 33,460 | 52,257 mi | 44 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Glr outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda GlrShould you buy a used Honda Glr?
The Honda Glr has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.8% across 39,288 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Glr with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Glr owner drives around 1,471 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Glr models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.