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W497 RCL

2000 Honda Cr-v

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,326 mi
Last recorded168,326 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Honda Cr-v96,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 RCL
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 168,326 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread,no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 168,304 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread,no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 120,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,967 miles

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2019 118,942 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2018 115,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 111,043 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 111,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 97,019 miles

n/s headlamp light output slightly reduced.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 92,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished/ (2009)

nearside front tyre perished (2009)

some chassis corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2015 92,963 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished/ (2009)

nearside front tyre perished (2009)

some chassis corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 84,848 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s wiper slightly worn

rear brake pipe ends slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 84,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s wiper slightly worn

rear brake pipe ends slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 80,742 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 80,708 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,102 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 70,730 miles

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

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

Front and rear registration plates deteriorated. Borderline pass

Front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes worn

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion on edges of front brake discs

Slight corrosion on underside,front and rear subframes and front suspension arms

Switches slightly loose on coloum

Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,528 miles

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating. Borderline pass

Front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes slightly worn

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Switches slightly loose on coloum

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,372 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Switches slightly loose on coloum

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 51,580 miles

Corrosion on middle and rear exhaust

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2006 51,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front and N/S/R tyres worn low on edges and close to legal limit

Corrosion on middle and rear exhaust

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2005 45,495 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2005 45,429 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside 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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W497 RCL is a 2000 Honda Cr-v in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 96,500 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 W497 RCL, 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 26 years old, this Honda Cr-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W497 RCL is a 2000 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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