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SG08 XLH

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

162,215 mi
Last recorded162,215 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 XLH
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 162,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 159,966 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 159,964 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 157,912 miles

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

diesel tank outer cover starting to corrode in places

Fail 6 Jul 2024 157,912 miles

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

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

diesel tank outer cover starting to corrode in places

Pass 4 Jan 2024 156,679 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 156,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 152,806 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 147,158 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 138,723 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 138,723 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking side of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 131,917 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central exhaust corroded at rear joint

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 mil (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fuel lines damp above fuel tank

Fail 8 Jan 2020 131,917 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central exhaust corroded at rear joint

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 mil (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fuel lines damp above fuel tank

Pass 9 Jan 2019 116,526 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 111,060 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Front both front fog lamps deteriorated internally

Fail 21 Jun 2018 111,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front both front fog lamps deteriorated internally

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,297 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,503 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 84,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,509 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,595 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,243 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 31,600 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 31,597 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

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

Rear brake discs pitted

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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SG08 XLH is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SG08 XLH, 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 SG08 XLH registered?

SG08 XLH is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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