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N242 TAX

1996 Honda Cr-v

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

192,313 mi
Last recorded192,313 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda Cr-v119,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 TAX
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2013 192,313 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 187,920 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 187,909 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 182,990 miles

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

Rear axle leaking oil

Fail 30 Mar 2011 182,990 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear axle leaking oil

Pass 16 Feb 2010 176,769 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 176,769 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 169,450 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 169,450 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 160,864 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 149,031 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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N242 TAX is a 1996 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 119,428 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 N242 TAX, 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 30 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 N242 TAX registered?

N242 TAX is a 1996 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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