2016 Honda CR-V 1.6L Diesel · AV66 CNN

The 2016 Honda CR-V has maintained a clean MOT record since its most recent test on 19 June 2025, with no defects recorded at 195,537 miles. This suggests a stable roadworthiness pattern over the past year, though the lack of advisories or minor faults in any test does not preclude hidden wear. The final pass in June 2025 was timely, given the vehicle’s age and mileage, though the previous test in June 2024 also occurred at the standard 12-month interval. No advisory notes or repeated failures indicate chronic issues, but the absence of any warnings—even for consumables like wiper blades or brake pads—implies either meticulous maintenance or deferred upkeep. The mileage progression reveals a consistent annual accumulation of approximately 19,500 miles, which is elevated for a vehicle of this age. Between the May 2022 tests, the CR-V covered 14,200 miles in just over a month, a rate that would typically accelerate wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, and drivetrain components. The gap between the 2022 failures (3 miles apart) is unusual and suggests either a rapid resale or a temporary storage period. No subsequent tests show a reduction in mileage, reinforcing the high-usage pattern. This level of annual mileage demands rigorous attention to high-wear items, particularly brakes, tyres, and suspension alignment. Given the clean MOT history, the most critical in-person inspections should focus on suspension integrity, as high mileage often stresses coil springs, subframe mounts, and rear stabiliser links. The tester did not flag binding calipers or uneven brake wear in any test, but the lack of advisories for brake pads or discs means these should be measured for thickness and surface condition. Tyre tread depth was presumably adequate in all tests, but the high mileage suggests uneven wear patterns may have developed, particularly if the vehicle was driven aggressively. Structural corrosion, especially around wheel arches, sills, and the subframe, should be inspected thoroughly, as prolonged exposure to road salt or poor undersealing accelerates deterioration in older models. The absence of emissions-related failures does not rule out catalytic converter efficiency issues, which often manifest as intermittent lambda sensor faults or reduced power.