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RO08 FML

2008 Honda Cr-v

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,448 mi
Last recorded168,448 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 FML
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 168,448 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit live terminal loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 158,483 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

side skirts fitted and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2024 150,053 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2024 150,053 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 138,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 127,194 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2022 127,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn smooth on very inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 5 May 2021 119,968 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 119,968 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 114,373 miles

exhaust rear joint corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 106,246 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 106,246 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 92,706 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,029 miles

Items removed from view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2015 64,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,967 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 47,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,968 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,384 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 28,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FML is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FML, 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 FML is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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