1997 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · R52 XWR
1997 Honda CR-V (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 143,873 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CR-V
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R52 XWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 143,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R52 XWR Mileage History
- 26/05/2023141,050 mi
- 24/05/2024141,598 mi+548 mi
- 24/05/2024141,598 mi
- 16/05/2025142,112 mi+514 mi
- 15/05/2026143,873 mi+1,761 mi
Average of roughly 950 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R52 XWR 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 1997 Honda Cr-V (R52 XWR) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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