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SA08 YYL

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,523 mi
Last recorded93,523 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 YYL
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 90,527 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 83,919 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 83,918 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 73,867 miles

Play from nearside of steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2020 70,548 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,009 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 63,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,777 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 55,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2018 55,092 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 55,092 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 48,491 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,805 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,370 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,907 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,693 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,928 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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SA08 YYL is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA08 YYL, 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 SA08 YYL registered?

SA08 YYL is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is SA08 YYL safe to buy?

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