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R18 CRV

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,308 mi
Last recorded161,308 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 CRV
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 161,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 142,282 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2022 124,221 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 124,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 109,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 109,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,358 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 105,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 100,810 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,478 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,993 miles

wiper slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2016 87,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 82,183 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 74,787 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded but not blowing at time of test.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 74,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded but not blowing at time of test.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 71,827 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wiper blades starting to split

rear exhaust joint getting weak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,827 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wiper blades starting to split

rear exhaust joint getting weak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,681 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit of 1.6mm and cracking badly in treads

Fail 12 Jun 2013 57,670 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit of 1.6mm and cracking badly in treads

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,467 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,751 miles

all discs lipped

all tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing thin

front wiper blades split

rear brake pads wearing thin

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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R18 CRV is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 1,997cc petrol 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 R18 CRV, 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 R18 CRV registered?

R18 CRV is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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