2018 Honda CR-V 1.6L Diesel · SY18 AWN

A pattern of rear brake and tyre advisories defines the mechanical picture on this 2018 Honda CR-V. Across five recorded MOT tests, the vehicle has never failed, but the two most recent passes in 2024 and 2026 each flagged the nearside and offside rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit, and the brake pedal has been noted as wearing smooth on both occasions. The 2026 test, dated 24 August, also recorded a fluctuating nearside rear service brake and an inoperative offside registration plate lamp, marking the first appearance of those particular items. The overall trend is one of stable roadworthiness in terms of outright pass or fail, but a steady accumulation of advisories on the rear axle and pedal assembly suggests these components are working through their service life rather than showing fresh deterioration. The alternating pattern, clean tests in 2022, 2023, and 2025 bracketed by advisory-heavy passes in 2024 and 2026, indicates that wear items are surfacing predictably with mileage rather than as one-off concerns. With 96,385 miles recorded over roughly eight years, this CR-V has accumulated around 12,000 miles annually, which is notably above the typical figure for a vehicle of this age. There are no gaps in the MOT record between 2022 and 2026, suggesting continuous use rather than extended periods off the road, and the mileage progression between tests is consistent with steady year-round driving. High annual mileage of this nature places greater demand on consumables and mechanical components, particularly the rear brake discs, pads, and calipers, the rear tyres, and suspension bushes and coil springs. It also tends to bring forward the replacement interval for clutch assemblies on manual variants and timing chain or auxiliary belt servicing intervals, depending on specification. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the items that have been repeatedly flagged. With the brake pedal already noted as wearing smooth on two tests, it is worth pressing it firmly from rest and during gentle cornering to feel for any sponginess, excess travel, or judder that could indicate rear caliper issues or stretched handbrake cables. The fluctuating nearside rear service brake advisory from the latest test warrants a test drive with moderate braking from higher speeds, listening for any grinding, squeal, or pull to one side, and checking that the handbrake holds the vehicle on an incline without excessive lever travel. On the rear axle, listen for clonks or thuds over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which could point to worn trailing arm or trailing arm bushes, a known wear area on CR-Vs of this generation. The recurring rear tyre wear advisories on both nearside and offside sides suggest the tyres may be wearing unevenly, which is worth investigating on a physical inspection. Check the inner and outer shoulders of all four tyres for stepped or feathered tread, as this can indicate suspension geometry issues, worn rear bushes, or alignment drift, particularly if the vehicle has been driven on rough roads or carried heavy loads. Confirm that all four tyres are of matching brand, size, and tread depth, and inspect the sidewalls for any cracking or bulging consistent with age. Finally, with the offside registration plate lamp inoperative on the latest test, verify that all exterior lighting, including number plate illumination, reverse lights, and rear fog lamps, functions correctly, as lighting faults can sometimes extend to adjacent wiring or bulb holders that have degraded.