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V870 GCN

1999 Honda Cr-v

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

170,391 mi
Last recorded170,391 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Cr-v103,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 GCN
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 170,391 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 168,903 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 168,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 167,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 165,861 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust repaired with bandage

vehicle heavily undersealed under vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2022 163,592 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 160,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 157,976 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 157,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 155,169 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 150,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Aug 2017 149,295 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 149,295 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 148,438 miles

both front & offside rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 27 Aug 2016 148,436 miles

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

both front & offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Aug 2015 146,808 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Aug 2015 146,808 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2014 145,485 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2013 143,643 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 141,563 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 141,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 140,053 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 140,044 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 138,164 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 134,377 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 134,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,147 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 125,268 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 118,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 118,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 108,480 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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V870 GCN is a 1999 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 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 V870 GCN, 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 V870 GCN registered?

V870 GCN is a 1999 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V870 GCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V870 GCN shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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