1998 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · S296 CRO
1998 Honda CR-V (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 152,543 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CR-V
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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S296 CRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 152,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S296 CRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Honda Cr-V (S296 CRO) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
S296 CRO Mileage History
- 15/04/2024139,477 mi
- 07/04/2025145,374 mi+5,897 mi
- 12/04/2025145,419 mi+45 mi
- 02/04/2026152,431 mi+7,012 mi
- 16/04/2026152,543 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 6,529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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