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BU08 OWB

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

196,104 mi
Last recorded196,104 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OWB
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 196,104 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 191,496 miles

Front fog lights not working

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

original test carried out by R Rahim

Fail 9 Jul 2025 191,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front fog lights not working

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 181,066 miles

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch) Intercooler compacted with Mud

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 180,968 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch) Intercooler compacted with Mud

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 169,356 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 169,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 164,464 miles

nearside bottom balljoint locking device missing and washer on bolt missing

Pass 15 Jul 2021 156,226 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 156,226 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 150,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 150,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 138,825 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2019 138,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2018 119,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamb not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 119,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamb not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 105,418 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,971 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

child seat fitted to n/s/rear adult seat belt

stone chips over windscreen

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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BU08 OWB is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 OWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU08 OWB is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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