1998 · 26 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1998 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

327 MOT tests in 2024. 56.6% passed first time, compared with 64.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time56.6%
Failed or needed repairs43.4%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 327 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.1%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits5.2%
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.7%
  5. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.7%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.4%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension32.1%
  2. Emissions & leaks18.7%
  3. Body & chassis17.4%
  4. Lights & electrics16.8%
  5. Brakes13.1%
  6. Steering6.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1998 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 56.6% of 1998 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 327 tests. The average for all 26-year-old cars was 64.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1998 Honda CR-V?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 1998 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).