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OW08 HNV

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,915 mi
Last recorded172,915 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 HNV
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 172,915 miles

Front 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 166,706 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 160,753 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens dull

Fail 28 Sep 2023 160,753 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens dull

Pass 22 Sep 2022 148,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 136,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear / Central Exhaust Joint Corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 127,478 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 120,762 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 120,762 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 113,587 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 113,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,686 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 99,202 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,741 miles

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)

rear tyres cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2014 80,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

rear tyres cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2013 67,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,094 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 60,835 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 46,417 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 29,598 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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OW08 HNV is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW08 HNV, 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 OW08 HNV registered?

OW08 HNV is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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