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RF57 VXU

2008 Honda Cr-v

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,372 mi
Last recorded170,372 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 VXU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 170,372 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 157,181 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 143,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 138,351 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

various steering and suspension components getting corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2023 138,349 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

various steering and suspension components getting corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 135,272 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake rubber missing and anti slip device has been added with weld recommend replacing

Pass 12 Mar 2021 130,804 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 128,317 miles

exhaust flange at rear corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2020 128,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flange at rear corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 120,111 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 110,639 miles

Central Front Upper top of engine covered

Central Rear rear exhaust connection excessive wear

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

Nearside Rear parking brake backing plates slightly corroded

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak from rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear parking brake backing plate slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 110,639 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre irregularly worn on inner and outer edge,cut down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Central Front Upper top of engine covered

Central Rear rear exhaust connection excessive wear

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

Nearside Rear parking brake backing plates slightly corroded

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak from rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear parking brake backing plate slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 98,040 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,050 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,670 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 60,100 miles

both front shock absorber gaitors split

Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front shock absorber gators split

Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,550 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 38,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,070 miles

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

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 VXU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF57 VXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF57 VXU registered?

RF57 VXU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is RF57 VXU safe to buy?

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