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L4 XAY

1997 Honda Cr-v

Green Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,128 mi
Last recorded72,128 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Cr-v107,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 XAY
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 72,128 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 68,387 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 64,794 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 59,311 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 54,059 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 52,260 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 52,256 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,446 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,900 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 48,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,948 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,933 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 44,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,654 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 38,850 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 34,890 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 34,890 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 30,746 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 30,746 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 26,011 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,011 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,089 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,899 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,405 miles

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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L4 XAY is a 1997 Honda Cr-v in Green with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 107,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L4 XAY, 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 29 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 L4 XAY registered?

L4 XAY is a 1997 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is L4 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 XAY shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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