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RF08 CEN

2008 Honda Cr-v

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,755 mi
Last recorded163,755 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 CEN
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 163,755 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint weak corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 157,278 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 150,348 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges (tracking out?)

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

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

Offside front brake pads wearing lower than nearside (wearing low)

Slight play in both steering rack-ends

Fail 17 Jan 2023 150,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edges (tracking out?)

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

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

Offside front brake pads wearing lower than nearside (wearing low)

Slight play in both steering rack-ends

Pass 14 Jan 2022 139,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

brake pedel rubber worn

general surface corrosin on under body of car

Pass 15 Jan 2021 128,275 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 128,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 122,243 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 110,330 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,954 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 95,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 80,441 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,698 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,237 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,813 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 41,173 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 35,667 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 29,513 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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RF08 CEN is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF08 CEN, 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 RF08 CEN registered?

RF08 CEN is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is RF08 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 CEN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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