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PL57 VJG

2008 Honda Cr-v

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,311 mi
Last recorded143,311 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 VJG
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 143,311 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 139,341 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 135,189 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 135,189 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 132,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 130,164 miles

centre exhaust rearward flange badly corroded

offside rear lower shock absorber spring base corroded

transmission hose across front subframe corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 130,154 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust rearward flange badly corroded

offside rear lower shock absorber spring base corroded

transmission hose across front subframe corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 128,844 miles

both rear lower shock absorber spring bases corroded

centre exhaust rearward flange badly corroded

transmission hose across front subframe corroded

wear both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2019 126,141 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust rearward flange badly corroded

transmission hose across front subframe corroded

wear both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes

wear front discs

Pass 28 Nov 2018 120,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 112,901 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 100,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER SPLIT.

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER SPLIT.

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 100,765 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER SPLIT.

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER SPLIT.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 91,809 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 80,666 miles

Chip in 'A' zone of windscreen

Fail 2 Jan 2015 80,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Chip in 'A' zone of windscreen

Pass 2 Jan 2014 69,523 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 55,705 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 43,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 20,274 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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PL57 VJG is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PL57 VJG, 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 PL57 VJG registered?

PL57 VJG is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is PL57 VJG safe to buy?

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