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R138 BAU

1998 Honda Cr-v

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,498 mi
Last recorded129,498 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda Cr-v105,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 BAU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 129,498 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 129,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 125,315 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 121,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 121,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 117,023 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 117,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 111,587 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 103,798 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 96,911 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 96,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 88,667 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 88,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 81,795 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 81,795 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 74,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 67,248 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 60,156 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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R138 BAU is a 1998 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 105,660 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 R138 BAU, 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 28 years old, this Honda Cr-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R138 BAU is a 1998 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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