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RU53 PAT

2008 Honda Cr-v

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,853 mi
Last recorded113,853 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU53 PAT
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 113,853 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 106,041 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 101,293 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 99,770 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 98,485 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 97,100 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 97,100 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,777 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 17 Sep 2016 62,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front Shock absorber damping effect reduced

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,411 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 51,281 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,878 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limits

Fail 18 Sep 2012 37,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,728 miles

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)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,230 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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RU53 PAT is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RU53 PAT, 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

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What year was RU53 PAT registered?

RU53 PAT is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is RU53 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU53 PAT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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