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ET08 DFJ

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,287 mi
Last recorded201,287 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 DFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 201,287 miles

both front track rod end dust covers poor

head light aims poor

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Mar 2024 193,354 miles

both front track rod end dust covers poor

head light aims poor

minor oil leak

rear anti roll bar d bush worn

Pass 14 Mar 2023 186,091 miles

both front head light aims poor

Pass 30 Mar 2022 179,177 miles

front pads on limit, front disc worn

steering rack damp

Fail 29 Mar 2022 179,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front pads on limit, front disc worn

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Oct 2020 167,388 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 167,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 158,164 miles

headlight images on limit

n/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2018 142,625 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 130,794 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 114,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2016 114,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 106,444 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 90,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,596 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 70,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,549 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,541 miles

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)

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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ET08 DFJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ET08 DFJ, 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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What year was ET08 DFJ registered?

ET08 DFJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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