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RO08 BLJ

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,505 mi
Last recorded170,505 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 BLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 170,505 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 159,951 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 151,157 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 138,481 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 138,481 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 128,732 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 128,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 120,639 miles

CENTRAL & REAR EXHAUST JOINTS CORRODED

Nearside Front washer jet Provides little washer liquid

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 120,639 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

CENTRAL & REAR EXHAUST JOINTS CORRODED

Nearside Front washer jet Provides little washer liquid

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.4MM & WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 115,254 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEAR IN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT , REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 115,254 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front SLIGHT NOISE BE CAN NOT BE DETECTED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEAR IN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT , REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 107,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,328 miles

Driver side washer jet deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge scrubbed due to tyre distortion (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Oil level below min level

Rear bumper damaged

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2018 97,328 miles

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

Driver side washer jet deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge scrubbed due to tyre distortion (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Oil level below min level

Rear bumper damaged

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,199 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,729 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 84,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,916 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on legal limit

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear body work damage

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,210 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 65,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 54,291 miles

offside rear brake disc pitting/corroding on outer friction surface.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,412 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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RO08 BLJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RO08 BLJ, 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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RO08 BLJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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