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Honda Hr-v buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Honda Hr-v costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 100 for sale right now.
Used Honda Hr-v prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €46,950 | 0k km | 8 |
| 2026 | €43,950 | 0k km | 16 |
| 2025 | €38,950 | 18k km | 15 |
| 2024 | €36,950 | 21k km | 6 |
| 2022 | €31,950 | 60k km | 6 |
| 2021 | €22,450 | 72k km | 12 |
| 2019 | €18,800 | 129k km | 9 |
| 2018 | €14,950 | 111k km | 9 |
| 2017 | €12,750 | 176k km | 7 |
| 2016 | €12,950 | 152k km | 6 |
Honda Hr-v NCT pass rate
How often Honda Hr-vs pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 87% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 87% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 80% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 74% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 77% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 80% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 64% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 64% | 53% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Honda Hr-v fails: lights & electrics (6.8% of tests, more than most cars), headlight aim (5% of tests), safety equipment (3.1% of tests), wheels & tyres (2.5% of tests).
Common Honda Hr-v problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Hybrid | ~400k km | ~€190 | 43 |
| 1.5 Petrol | ~400k km | ~€390 | 15 |
| 1.6 Diesel | ~330k km | ~€200 | 14 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Honda Hr-v
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Before you buy a used Honda Hr-v
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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