CarVerify

Free Car Check

RJ08 ELW

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,693 mi
Last recorded118,693 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 ELW
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 118,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 102,426 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 102,426 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 88,881 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 88,879 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 83,973 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,480 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 75,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,635 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,538 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,332 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,144 miles

front shock dust gaiters split

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,061 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,345 miles

nsr tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,869 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 32,869 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,804 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
Full Honda Cr-v reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RJ08 ELW is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black 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 RJ08 ELW, 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

How do I check the history of RJ08 ELW?

You can check the full history of RJ08 ELW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RJ08 ELW registered?

RJ08 ELW is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is RJ08 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 ELW 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.

Does RJ08 ELW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RJ08 ELW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.