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M44 RAA

1997 Honda Cr-v

Green Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,568 mi
Last recorded167,568 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Cr-v107,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 RAA
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 167,568 miles

dampness around gearbox

dampness around o/s/cv gaiter

heavy engine oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

slight movement in n/s steering system

Fail 28 Feb 2012 166,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

em light on

rear bumper reverse light & fog lenes broken (replacement fog light fitted)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 159,924 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 159,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

front number plate in poor condition

o/s/r and o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge recomend replacement.

play in steering rack n/s just in limit

rear closing sills corroded and chassis rails

Pass 29 Oct 2009 151,477 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Plastic trim fitted to fuel and brake pipes in places.Unable to inspect fully.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 151,426 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Plastic trim fitted to fuel and brake pipes in places.Unable to inspect fully.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 143,129 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 143,122 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 136,049 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2007 135,710 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 126,364 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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M44 RAA is a 1997 Honda Cr-v in Green with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 M44 RAA, 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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M44 RAA is a 1997 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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