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EX08 YLY

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,684 mi
Last recorded93,684 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YLY
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 93,684 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & perished 225/60x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 2mm & 3mm plus the outer is bald also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 88,142 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & perished 225/60x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 2mm & 3mm plus the outer is bald also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 83,911 miles

Advise parking brake adjustment!

Fail 24 Aug 2024 83,911 miles

Advise parking brake adjustment!

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 78,734 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 71,697 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 71,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 65,905 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front damp residue around suspension strut

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 65,905 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front damp residue around suspension strut

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 61,282 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 52,206 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 43,267 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 37,893 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 18 May 2017 37,893 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,818 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,183 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres - wearing low - inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre and n/s/f tyre sidewalls - cracking/deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2012 18,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,053 miles

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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EX08 YLY is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EX08 YLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX08 YLY registered?

EX08 YLY is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is EX08 YLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 YLY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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