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RF08 VUJ

2008 Honda Cr-v

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,809 mi
Last recorded136,809 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 136,809 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides rubber split/not split open/BORDERLINE advise replacing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides rubber worn split/not split open BORDERLINE advise replacing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

tested in wet conditions

underbody front to rear including all components excessively covered in thick black sealant

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2025 136,809 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides rubber split/not split open/BORDERLINE advise replacing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides rubber worn split/not split open BORDERLINE advise replacing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

tested in wet conditions

underbody front to rear including all components excessively covered in thick black sealant

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2024 134,276 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 131,700 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 126,836 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 126,836 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 126,779 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

oil leak from Gearbox

Pass 25 Jan 2021 121,550 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp beam/image poor

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 121,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp beam/image poor

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 118,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 112,242 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 105,529 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 98,431 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,864 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,242 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,097 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,720 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 42,347 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,862 miles

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

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 VUJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RF08 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

RF08 VUJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is RF08 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 VUJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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