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A8 KPN

1998 Honda Cr-v

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

159,094 mi
Last recorded159,094 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Cr-v105,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KPN
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 159,094 miles

under body seal added under vehicle

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 150,837 miles

Both sides rear inner sills covered with underseal

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer sills has covers fitted

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Fail 10 Jun 2024 150,833 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both sides rear inner sills covered with underseal

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer sills has covers fitted

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Pass 21 Jul 2022 145,320 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded front and rear

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2021 144,150 miles

under body seal added under vehicle

Fail 27 Jul 2021 144,150 miles

under body seal added under vehicle

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 143,443 miles

under seal coated

Pass 30 Jul 2019 141,690 miles

under body seal added under vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2019 141,690 miles

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

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2018 135,150 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 127,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both ( inner edge ) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 127,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both ( inner edge ) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 120,208 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 108,520 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,762 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 101,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre to rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 96,322 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 96,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,995 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 89,920 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 83,693 miles

Slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 3 Aug 2011 83,693 miles

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

Slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,743 miles

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 71,252 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,047 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 66,047 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 66,011 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 66,008 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 56,223 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 56,223 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 44,782 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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A8 KPN is a 1998 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 A8 KPN, 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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What year was A8 KPN registered?

A8 KPN is a 1998 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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