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RJ08 VXP

2008 Honda Cr-v

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

195,933 mi
Last recorded195,933 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 195,933 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 195,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Dip too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No dip pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Rear Reg plate delaminated (0.1 (b))

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded Tow bar excessively corroded in several places (6.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 186,850 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rearward bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow bar corroding (6.1.6 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Reg plates delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 186,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No dip pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cord exposed on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rearward bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow bar corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reg.sitration plates delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 178,289 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 178,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 170,542 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust's joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 163,400 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 163,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber fluid leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust's joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 155,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blowing on exhaust system.( smell exhaust gas in the car) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 143,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 132,970 miles

unable to check rear seats & seat belts due to contents at back.

Pass 24 May 2017 121,317 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

N/S rear tyre worn at inner and outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,881 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both bottom ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both ball joint dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 99,484 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,282 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,962 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,174 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 VXP 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 RJ08 VXP, 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 VXP registered?

RJ08 VXP is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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