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OV08 WVW

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,330 mi
Last recorded172,330 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 WVW
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 172,330 miles

Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm dust cover / both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 172,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm dust cover / both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 158,257 miles

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

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

Front both dipped beams dim

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced few spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 146,989 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 146,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 132,059 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 132,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 120,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 11 Mar 2020 114,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,585 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 102,583 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,378 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 90,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,410 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 71,541 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2016 71,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed centre of tread (4.1.D.1b)

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,686 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 59,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 52,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,024 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,633 miles

slight wear to front and rear brake discs.

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 WVW is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

OV08 WVW is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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