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NL61 GRU

2011 Honda Cr-z

White Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,309 mi
Last recorded132,309 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Cr-z62,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 GRU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-z
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 132,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4 mm and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 123,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 123,391 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end split pin sheared off flush. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 112,353 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 103,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 93,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 85,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 78,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 78,615 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 67,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 46,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2015 38,620 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 32,619 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,985 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-z?

Based on 56,981 MOT tests across 4,266 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
4,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 441
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 395
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 258
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NL61 GRU is a 2011 Honda Cr-z in White with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Honda Cr-z models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cr-z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 441 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL61 GRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-z typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Honda Cr-z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL61 GRU registered?

NL61 GRU is a 2011 Honda Cr-z, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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