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RA08 JOV

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,489 mi
Last recorded168,489 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 JOV
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 168,489 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 168,406 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 160,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 159,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

Long handbrake lever travel

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heavily corroded

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Steering universal joint has slight play

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 149,450 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 149,450 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 144,397 miles

near side rear tyre is wearing low

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2022 134,140 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Front Suspension rod 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 125,577 miles

vehicle underside treated with underseal

Pass 8 Mar 2021 125,577 miles

vehicle underside treated with underseal

Fail 8 Mar 2021 125,577 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

vehicle underside treated with underseal

Pass 24 Jul 2020 125,009 miles

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

various signs of slight under body/suspension corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2019 119,584 miles

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

various signs of slight under body corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2018 112,934 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 112,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 107,610 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 107,610 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,346 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,173 miles

Both front shock absorber dust gaitors split

Offside front power steering pipe corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2014 69,891 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,942 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn low on inner edge

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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RA08 JOV is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RA08 JOV, 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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RA08 JOV is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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