2018 Honda CR-V · 33,827 MOT tests
2018 Honda CR-V reliability
2018 Honda CR-Vs fail 10.5% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 24 CR-V years (33,827 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- 10.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 36,423
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 33,827
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Strong point: tyres, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Honda CR-V
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Tyres2.8%
- Brakes1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Suspension0.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.95%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.17%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.92%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.76%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.7%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 0.57%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.07%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.41%) · Optional stop lamp not working (1.95%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.88%)
Other years
Every Honda CR-V year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Honda CR-V reliable?
2018 Honda CR-Vs fail 10.5% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 24 CR-V years (33,827 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Honda CR-V MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.95% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (1.17% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Honda CR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Honda CR-V shows 36,423 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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