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SJ08 VXE

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

180,417 mi
Last recorded180,417 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 VXE
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 180,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 175,709 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 162,341 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 153,547 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle has slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 2 Feb 2021 148,030 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 140,411 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust joints corroded.

under body corrosion on rear

Fail 23 Dec 2019 140,411 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust joints corroded.

under body corrosion on rear

Pass 28 Dec 2018 131,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front brake binding slightly. surface corrision on o/s and n/s rear chassis rails

Pass 11 Jan 2018 116,431 miles

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

Central Rear Lower both rear arm bushes into sub frame cracking

Rear both rear tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 101,083 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing off edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 83,756 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 83,756 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,449 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,042 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,289 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 28,223 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,994 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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SJ08 VXE is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel 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 SJ08 VXE, 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 SJ08 VXE registered?

SJ08 VXE is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ08 VXE 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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