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RJ08 PBU

2008 Honda Cr-v

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,260 mi
Last recorded156,260 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 PBU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 156,260 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 148,410 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 148,410 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 139,322 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 139,322 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 127,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 113,715 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2019 102,772 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 102,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 93,725 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 93,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,832 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 77,849 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 77,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,160 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,530 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 31,636 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 20,723 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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RJ08 PBU 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 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 RJ08 PBU, 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 RJ08 PBU registered?

RJ08 PBU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is RJ08 PBU safe to buy?

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