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GR08 VFB

2008 Honda Stepwagon

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,114 mi
Last recorded87,114 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Stepwagon121,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 VFB
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 87,114 miles

Both headlamp lens's deterioated

Front Both suspension arm ball joint dust covers deterioated

Front Both track rod end ball joint dust covers deterioated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 7 Oct 2025 87,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both headlamp lens's deterioated

Front Both suspension arm ball joint dust covers deterioated

Front Both track rod end ball joint dust covers deterioated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2024 83,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover deterioated

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deterioated

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover deterioated

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 83,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover deterioated

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deterioated

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover deterioated

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 80,256 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,494 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 76,494 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Honda Stepwagon?

Based on 27,404 MOT tests across 4,250 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
5,975
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 360
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 205
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GR08 VFB is a 2008 Honda Stepwagon in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Honda Stepwagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 121,298 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 Stepwagon fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 360 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR08 VFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Stepwagon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Stepwagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GR08 VFB registered?

GR08 VFB is a 2008 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is GR08 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR08 VFB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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