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RE08 NKN

2008 Honda Cr-v

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,342 mi
Last recorded143,342 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 NKN
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 143,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2026 143,341 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front brakes grinding metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 140,974 miles

Engine oil leak -- Recommend attention

Front Lower N/S & O/S suspension ball joint gaiters perishing slightly

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front N/S & O/S Brake disc and pads wearing

Lower engine stabilizer bush covered in oil and perishing -- Recommend attention

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly --- Recommend replacement

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust joint corroding

Remove loose steering wheel cover

Front N/S & O/S brakes binding -- Recommend attention

Fail 24 Jul 2025 140,973 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak -- Recommend attention

Front Lower N/S & O/S suspension ball joint gaiters perishing slightly

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front N/S & O/S Brake disc and pads wearing

Lower engine stabilizer bush covered in oil and perishing -- Recommend attention

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly --- Recommend replacement

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust joint corroding

Remove loose steering wheel cover

Front N/S & O/S brakes binding -- Recommend attention

Pass 30 Jul 2024 138,269 miles

Front nearside and offside brakes binding / recommend attention

Front nearside and offside lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Offside reverse light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint / corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges / nearside getting close to wear indicators

coolant level low

slight oil leak from oil filter

Fail 30 Jul 2024 138,269 miles

Front nearside and offside brakes binding / recommend attention

Front nearside and offside lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

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

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

Offside reverse light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint / corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges / nearside getting close to wear indicators

coolant level low

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 28 Jul 2023 134,316 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn on edge -- Recommend replacement. (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension ball joint gaiters perishing slightly

N/S & O/S tyres wearing on edges slightly

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section and joint corroding

Steering wheel cover loose

Fail 28 Jul 2023 134,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn on edge -- Recommend replacement. (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension ball joint gaiters perishing slightly

N/S & O/S tyres wearing on edges slightly

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section and joint corroding

Steering wheel cover loose

Pass 21 Jul 2022 131,818 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 127,689 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 124,532 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 124,532 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 117,184 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 104,140 miles

Front brakes squeaking

Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,215 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,160 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,644 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,720 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,642 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,379 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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RE08 NKN is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RE08 NKN, 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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RE08 NKN is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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