Honda Cr-v vs Honda Nsr12: 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 Nsr12
72%
MOT pass rate · 11 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cr-v (78%) and Honda Nsr12 (72%) 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 Nsr12 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 112,488 mi | 18,294 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 303,701 | 11 |
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 Nsr12
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Cr-v (78%) and Honda Nsr12 (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cr-v report Full Honda Nsr12 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.