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SL08 FTA

2008 Honda Cr-v

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

144,047 mi
Last recorded144,047 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FTA
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 144,047 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 144,047 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 138,306 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 138,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 130,901 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 130,901 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 123,745 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 123,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 117,309 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 117,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,914 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 109,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 99,985 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 90,151 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 91,008 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 82,574 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 82,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 78,316 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 66,423 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 66,423 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,152 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,437 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,783 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 39,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,675 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,828 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,019 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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SL08 FTA is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SL08 FTA, 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 SL08 FTA registered?

SL08 FTA is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is SL08 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 FTA shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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