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GF08 ZVL

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,533 mi
Last recorded149,533 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 ZVL
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 149,533 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 149,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 144,348 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 144,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 139,649 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 132,966 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 128,665 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 124,792 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 124,788 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 121,647 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2020 121,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 116,505 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 111,175 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 105,595 miles

Both rear tyres are both very badly cracked and perished

Damage to nearside side repeater

Engine and underbody car covers fitted

Exhaust system very corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look Low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,653 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2015 89,309 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2012 69,786 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 59,735 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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GF08 ZVL is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF08 ZVL, 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 GF08 ZVL registered?

GF08 ZVL is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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