Honda Cr-v vs Honda Minitrail: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cr-v
78%
MOT pass rate · 303,701 vehicles
Honda Minitrail
91%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cr-v (78%) and Honda Minitrail (91%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cr-v | Honda Minitrail |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 91% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 9% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 112,488 mi | 109 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 303,701 | 3 |
Most common faults
Honda Cr-v
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Honda Minitrail
- rear brake travel slightly long
- rear tyre sidewall cracked
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
- Watch the power! It's an R1 on steroids.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Cr-v (78%) and Honda Minitrail (91%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cr-v report Full Honda Minitrail report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.