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OV08 TBZ

2008 Honda Cr-v

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

216,427 mi
Last recorded216,427 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 TBZ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 216,427 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear differential bush worn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Feb 2025 216,427 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear differential bush worn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2024 197,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 197,463 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 177,947 miles

NS and OS wishbone rear bushes soft

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 177,947 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

NS and OS wishbone rear bushes soft

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 159,442 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 159,439 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure hanger corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 141,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside wing repeater lense slightly damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust join corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2021 141,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside wing repeater lense slightly damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust join corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2020 129,212 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

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

Rear center to rear join corroding

clutch pedal feel is poor

Pass 6 Mar 2019 111,175 miles

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

Rear doors wont open from inside (child locked)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center to rear exhaust join corroding inc hanager

engine oil level low

Fail 6 Mar 2019 111,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear doors wont open from inside (child locked)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center to rear exhaust join corroding inc hanager

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,194 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 93,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,914 miles

all front suspension ball joint dust covers starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,086 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,138 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,620 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,613 miles

both front tyres on 3mm 225/60/18H

Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,808 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,391 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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OV08 TBZ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OV08 TBZ, 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 OV08 TBZ registered?

OV08 TBZ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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