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R281 SBL

1999 Honda Cr-v

Silver Petrol 1972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

142,688 mi
Last recorded142,688 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Cr-v103,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 SBL
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,972cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 142,688 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Underbody surface rust

both sides rear wheel arches (inner) covered heavily with sealant

Fail 17 Jun 2016 142,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Underbody surface rust

Fail 2 Jun 2016 142,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle generally rusty condition underneath

Pass 3 Jun 2015 133,227 miles

Both rear tyres are cutting out on the very inner edge

Offside front tyre is cutting out on the inner edge

pre checks found no oil on dip stick.Put 1.5L of oil in engine to bring to the max

Fail 2 Jun 2015 133,151 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Both rear tyres are cutting out on the very inner edge

Offside front tyre is cutting out on the inner edge

pre checks found no oil on dip stick.Put 1.5L of oil in engine to bring to the max

Pass 8 Jul 2014 118,180 miles

Both rear tyres are cutting out on the inner edges

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

Rear registration plate letters are slightly thinner than standard font

underside of vehicle suspension components are all covered in surface rust. Front and rear

Fail 25 Jun 2014 118,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres are cutting out on the inner edges

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

Rear registration plate letters are slightly thinner than standard font

underside of vehicle suspension components are all covered in surface rust. Front and rear

Pass 7 Jun 2013 107,846 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 107,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 99,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 99,864 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,214 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 91,211 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,633 miles

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

centre exhaust section in poor condition at rear end

Fail 1 Jul 2010 85,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

centre exhaust section in poor condition at rear end

Pass 30 Jun 2009 77,311 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,862 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 68,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 61,738 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 53,775 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 53,775 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R281 SBL is a 1999 Honda Cr-v in Silver with a 1,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1999 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 103,487 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 R281 SBL, 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 27 years old, this Honda Cr-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R281 SBL registered?

R281 SBL is a 1999 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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