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J3 ACA

1998 Honda Cr-v

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

124,833 mi
Last recorded124,833 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda Cr-v105,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 ACA
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 124,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

various body damage

Pass 2 May 2018 122,061 miles

both front upper arm ball joint gaiters cracking

centre exhaust has an internal rattle

offside steering arm inner joint play

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2018 122,061 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front upper arm ball joint gaiters cracking

centre exhaust has an internal rattle

offside steering arm inner joint play

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2017 120,379 miles

Oil leak rocker cover ()

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

Fail 2 May 2017 120,379 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/70/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/70/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/70/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/70/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak rocker cover ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 117,284 miles

front brake discs warped and worn

front brake pads wearing thin

both rear and offside front tyre outer walls perished

nearside front tyre worn on edges and walls deteriorating

nearside rear antiroll bar linkage has play

nearside wiper split

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

starter motor noisey

Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,517 miles

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

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

major engine oil leak, possiblely oil filter

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Mar 2014 112,197 miles

offside front steering arm play

offside front upper ball joint play

oil leak

rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

Fail 31 Mar 2014 112,197 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front steering arm play

offside front upper ball joint play

oil leak

rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

Fail 4 Apr 2013 108,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake lights not working

Pass 4 Apr 2013 108,545 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake lights not working

Pass 31 Mar 2012 104,143 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre light not working

Fail 31 Mar 2012 104,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre light not working

Pass 2 Apr 2011 98,502 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 98,502 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2010 94,052 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 94,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 87,638 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,638 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 83,456 miles

front windscreen has two chips within swept area

offside front slight play from steering arm

offside rear anti roll bar link ball joint has minor play

oil sump leaking

Fail 1 Apr 2008 83,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front windscreen has two chips within swept area

offside front slight play from steering arm

offside rear anti roll bar link ball joint has minor play

oil sump leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2007 78,098 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 78,098 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,935 miles

Both rear trailing arm front bushes are starting to split.

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 71,935 miles

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

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

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

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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J3 ACA is a 1998 Honda Cr-v in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 J3 ACA, 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 J3 ACA registered?

J3 ACA is a 1998 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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