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P197 XFV

1997 Honda Cr-v

Silver Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,398 mi
Last recorded154,398 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Cr-v107,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 XFV
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 154,398 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 154,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust knocks

heavy rust rear chassis and front subframe

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Jun 2008 134,154 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 144,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 134,153 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 133,877 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 125,318 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 125,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 XFV is a 1997 Honda Cr-v in Silver with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P197 XFV, 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

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What year was P197 XFV registered?

P197 XFV is a 1997 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P197 XFV safe to buy?

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