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P197 PVU

1997 Honda Cr-v

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,941 mi
Last recorded173,941 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Cr-v107,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 PVU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 173,941 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 160,814 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 160,814 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 151,609 miles

trear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Apr 2007 133,377 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 117,976 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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P197 PVU is a 1997 Honda Cr-v in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P197 PVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P197 PVU?

You can check the full history of P197 PVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P197 PVU registered?

P197 PVU is a 1997 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P197 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 PVU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P197 PVU have outstanding finance?

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