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GL08 SFY

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

178,168 mi
Last recorded178,168 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 SFY
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 178,168 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF&OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR&OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR&OSR inner sills heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to body underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 178,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF&OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR&OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR&OSR inner sills heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to body underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 169,774 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 161,482 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 155,951 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S LOWER BALL JOINT. O/S TRACK ROD END BORDERLINE O/S LOWER BALL JOINT .N/S TRACK ROD END POOR (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner TCA arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ARB D BUSHES BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 151,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 145,284 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 137,057 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2019 126,343 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 115,239 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 104,032 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 94,114 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 83,713 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 72,799 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,934 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,081 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GL08 SFY is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 GL08 SFY, 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 GL08 SFY registered?

GL08 SFY is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is GL08 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 SFY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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