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N259 JLW

1996 Honda Cr-v

Green Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,741 mi
Last recorded139,741 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda Cr-v119,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 JLW
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 139,741 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 138,183 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

play o/s steering rack arm

Fail 30 Jul 2014 138,182 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

overheated on emmisions test (C.O high)

play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 4 Jul 2013 135,887 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

ENGINE OVERHEATING -FAN NOT CUTTING IN

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust rubber split and insecure

rear section of propshaft missing

Fail 2 Jul 2013 135,887 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

ENGINE OVERHEATING -FAN NOT CUTTING IN

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust rubber split and insecure

rear section of propshaft missing

Fail 9 Jul 2012 133,035 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 133,035 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 130,775 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 126,802 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 124,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 120,087 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 120,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 116,299 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 116,299 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N259 JLW is a 1996 Honda Cr-v in Green with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N259 JLW, 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 N259 JLW registered?

N259 JLW is a 1996 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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