Honda Cr V (1998)
1998 Honda Cr V
CarHunch analysed 8,080 real MOT records for the 1998 Honda Cr V. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 Honda CR-V has a first-time pass rate of 68.9%, which is notably 11 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests these cars are more likely to arrive at test with defects. More concerning, over a quarter (25.8%) of these vehicles have been flagged for dangerous defects at some point, which is a significant safety flag for a prospective buyer.
At an average mileage of 108,057 km, these CR-Vs are reasonably high-mileage for their age, and that shows in the failure data: averaging 4.5 failures and 18.8 advisories per vehicle tells you that wear and tear is substantial. If you're considering buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, suspension geometry, and steering components—the frequency of dangerous defects suggests these systems are where age really bites.
What to check before buying a 1998 Honda Cr V
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 25.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 8,048 | 68.9% | 4.5 |
| LPG (0%) | 19 | 70.8% | 5.05 |
| Diesel (0%) | 13 | 61.8% | 4.46 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Honda Cr V vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Honda Cr V vehicles fall between 88,034 and 125,192 miles.
1998 Honda Cr V — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 255 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 Honda Cr V
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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69%
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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68.5%
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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60.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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58.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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46.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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38.2%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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