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RE08 RKU

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,542 mi
Last recorded143,542 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 RKU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 143,542 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 130,972 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 130,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 108,957 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 102,836 miles

Coil spring corroded Front Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Offside & Nearside lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Front Offside & Nearside outer track rod end ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2022 95,058 miles

Front offside & nearside lower ball joints deteriorated

Front offside & nearside outer track rod end ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 95,058 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front offside & nearside lower ball joints deteriorated

Front offside & nearside outer track rod end ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 90,001 miles

Front Offside & Nearside lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Front Offside & Nearside outer track rod end ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre outer tread band worn to 3mm

Fail 3 Aug 2021 90,001 miles

Front Offside & Nearside lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Front Offside & Nearside outer track rod end ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside rear tyre outer tread band worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2020 85,269 miles

front offside & nearside lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,000 miles

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

front offside & nearside lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

under-trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 79,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front offside & nearside lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,226 miles

rear offside & nearside sidewalls deteriorated & starting to crack

under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,598 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,598 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,146 miles

rear offside & nearside tyre outer tread bands deteriorated & starting to crack

Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,923 miles

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

front tyre outer tread bands deteriorated

offside rear tyre inner tread band worn

rear tyre treads worn to 3 mm & deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,809 miles

offside rear tyre inner raised tread band worn

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,011 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,052 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 28,052 miles

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

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

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 RKU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel 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 RKU, 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 RE08 RKU registered?

RE08 RKU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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The MOT history for RE08 RKU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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