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L14 OBR

1998 Honda Cr-v

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,274 mi
Last recorded198,274 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda Cr-v105,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 OBR
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 198,274 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2012 198,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2012 197,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

H I D bulbs fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre brake light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2011 188,115 miles

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

H I D UNITS FITTED

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2011 188,028 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre brake light not working

h i d units fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2010 176,716 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 154,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 144,132 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 144,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 136,581 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 125,446 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 125,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 110,732 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 110,732 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s steering rack †o/s and n/s front lower suspention bushes worn †rear section of exhaust in poor condition

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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L14 OBR is a 1998 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 105,660 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L14 OBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cr-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L14 OBR registered?

L14 OBR is a 1998 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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