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GIG 1698

2008 Honda Cr-v

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,916 mi
Last recorded186,916 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 1698
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 186,916 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH AND UNDERBODY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 May 2026 186,583 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at subrame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 175,109 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 162,203 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 145,185 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 132,585 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 125,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 123,718 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 121,659 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 118,336 miles

engine oil level low, near to minimum

long travel on parking brake lever. system may require adjustment or repair

power steering fluid level low

Fail 19 Jan 2018 118,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

due to heavy snowfall, an accurate decelerator brake test result was not possible. i recommend re checked later when road conditions improve

engine oil level low, near to minimum

long travel on parking brake lever. system may require adjustment or repair

power steering fluid level low

Pass 15 Feb 2017 114,676 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 114,676 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,034 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seatbelts

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2015 78,412 miles

All brake discs lipped slightly

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)

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2015 78,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All brake discs lipped slightly

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)

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,022 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

windscreen wipers slightly smeary

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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GIG 1698 is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GIG 1698, 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 GIG 1698 registered?

GIG 1698 is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is GIG 1698 safe to buy?

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