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GU08 XLZ

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,784 mi
Last recorded148,784 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 XLZ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 148,784 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 148,706 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

power steering fluid reservoir - level significantly below minimum

Pass 8 May 2024 143,778 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 131,827 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 118,151 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 115,396 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 110,761 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,656 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,656 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 97,628 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,328 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,839 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,857 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 66,568 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2012 57,707 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,813 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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GU08 XLZ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU08 XLZ, 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 GU08 XLZ registered?

GU08 XLZ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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