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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda CR-V. Check any CR-V by registration number below.

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84.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.0%

vs Honda Avg

1

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Honda CR-V — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda CR-V has an average MOT pass rate of 84.2%, which is 1.0 percentage points below the Honda brand average of 85.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the CR-V is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Honda CR-V fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your CR-V for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the CR-V is around 40,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used CR-V, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Honda CR-V, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Honda CR-V performs at MOT across different model years.

1997

Based on 45,000 vehicles

84.2%Good
Honda average: 85.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

11.0%

Mileage at 3yr

24k mi

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Mileage at 10yr

78k mi

Top MOT Failures — Honda CR-V

The most common reasons a Honda CR-V fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

14.0%
2

Suspension

12.8%
3

Brakes

10.5%
4

Tyres

9.5%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

7.0%
Honda CR-V Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

29.0%

Rear

28.0%

Offside

20.0%

Typical Mileage — Honda CR-V

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 1997 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used CR-V.

At 3 Years

24,000

miles

At 5 Years

40,000

miles

At 10 Years

78,000

miles

Other Honda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.

Honda Civic

83.5% pass rate

Honda Jazz

85.8% pass rate

Honda HR-V

85.5% pass rate

Honda e

90.5% pass rate

Honda ZR-V

88.5% pass rate

Honda Accord

80.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda CR-V MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda CR-V?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda CR-V is 84.2% compared to the Honda average of 85.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda CR-V?
The most common MOT failures on the Honda CR-V are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14.0%), Suspension (12.8%), Brakes (10.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Honda CR-V reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 84.2%, the Honda CR-V is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Honda CR-V?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Honda CR-V?
Typical mileage for the Honda CR-V: 24,000 miles at 3 years, 40,000 miles at 5 years, 78,000 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used CR-V to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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