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NB08 EWV

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,174 mi
Last recorded137,174 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 EWV
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 137,174 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 137,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases - silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 108,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around centre to rear sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH arms to subframe area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills , floor pan areas and mainly rear end corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL arms to subframe area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both rear disc back plates heavily corroded and fallen apart but central area which holds in board handbrake shoes is secure

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively electric socket bracket heavily corroded (6.1.6 (a))

external sill covers and floor covers fitted

fuel tank support brackets heavily corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 108,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around centre to rear sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH arms to subframe area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills , floor pan areas and mainly rear end corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL arms to subframe area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both rear disc back plates heavily corroded and fallen apart but central area which holds in board handbrake shoes is secure

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively electric socket bracket heavily corroded (6.1.6 (a))

external sill covers and floor covers fitted

fuel tank support brackets heavily corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 103,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear sleeve clamp slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin and corroded and inner faces limited braking area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Rear both rear disc back plates rotten away by disc faces but central part holding internal handbrake shoes is secure

general corrosion to under body and suspension at rear

Fail 15 Mar 2024 103,819 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear sleeve clamp slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin and corroded and inner faces limited braking area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Rear both rear disc back plates rotten away by disc faces but central part holding internal handbrake shoes is secure

general corrosion to under body and suspension at rear

Pass 13 Mar 2023 99,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small splits at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear both disc back plates rotten away but section which holds inboard handbrake shoes in place is secure for use

general surface corrosion to under body and suspension at rear

Pass 16 Mar 2022 94,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and low on edge- also feathering- borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 94,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and low on edge- also feathering- borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 87,150 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,751 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Rubbers perished and starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,169 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are perished

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,071 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres perishing and worn low on extreme inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly perished and cracked (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lug broken on link joint

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly perished and cracked (2.2.C.1c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded at rear joint

slight perishing on N/S/F and O/S/F lower ball joint dust covers

small stone cuts and stones in rear tyres

Fail 17 Mar 2017 64,071 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres perishing and worn low on extreme inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly perished and cracked (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lug broken on link joint

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly perished and cracked (2.2.C.1c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded at rear joint

slight perishing on N/S/F and O/S/F lower ball joint dust covers

small stone cuts and stones in rear tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,913 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jul 2014 47,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper split on ends

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and cracked quite badly

Pass 19 Jul 2012 30,083 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,300 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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NB08 EWV is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NB08 EWV, 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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NB08 EWV is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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