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RF57 VPU

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,261 mi
Last recorded158,261 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 VPU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 158,261 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 142,138 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

undercarriage all over slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 136,639 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES WORN ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 134,364 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 126,550 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 121,580 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 111,626 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

flange on middle exhaust pipe rotted away

Fail 27 Feb 2019 111,624 miles

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

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

Coolant leak at lower hose area. ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

flange on middle exhaust pipe rotted away

Pass 8 Mar 2018 102,029 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also poor (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust system rear flange very poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2018 101,826 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also poor (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust system rear flange very poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,379 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,613 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 82,613 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both steering rack ends worn (2.2.B.1h)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,529 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cenre exhaust section rear flange poor condition,.

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyres all worn on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2015 72,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cenre exhaust section rear flange poor condition,.

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyres all worn on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2014 62,259 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight wear at both sides of steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,259 miles

slight wear at both sides of steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,450 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,190 miles

front brake pads low.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,882 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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RF57 VPU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RF57 VPU, 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 RF57 VPU registered?

RF57 VPU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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