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RV08 XXG

2008 Honda Cr-v

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,927 mi
Last recorded144,927 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 XXG
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 144,927 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 144,927 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 139,326 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 139,326 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 133,248 miles

No oil on the dip stick prior to test

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Fail 4 Mar 2022 133,248 miles

No oil on the dip stick prior to test

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 126,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 126,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 123,349 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 123,337 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 116,099 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre to rear exhaust corroded but not to excess at present

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges but not to excess at present

Pass 5 Mar 2018 108,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,932 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,441 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,889 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 77,699 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,636 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 58,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside and offside front tyres outter edges showing wear

Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,137 miles

Exhaust corroded around rear flange

Front brake discs heavily lipped

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 35,375 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,650 miles

exhaust corroded at joints

front discs worn thin/lipped

handbrake has long travel

rear discs worn thin/lipped

rear ferrules/pipes/hoses covered in mud

sill trims fitted

underside of car muddy

wipers smeary

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,310 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 24,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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)

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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RV08 XXG is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RV08 XXG, 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 RV08 XXG registered?

RV08 XXG is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is RV08 XXG safe to buy?

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