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SL08 VAF

2008 Honda Cr-v

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,588 mi
Last recorded172,588 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VAF
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 172,588 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 170,903 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 160,657 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 160,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 149,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 140,660 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 140,660 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 129,704 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 116,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded close to excessive, coil spring mounting on shock

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened plastic peg's (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded close to excessive, coil spring mounting on shock

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded main support (6.6.1)

corrosion to inner rear sill's

corrosion to rear chassis

tow bar electrical socket secured by wire.

Fail 9 Feb 2018 116,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded close to excessive, coil spring mounting on shock

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened plastic peg's (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened plastic peg's (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded close to excessive, coil spring mounting on shock

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded main support (6.6.1)

corrosion to inner rear sill's

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,199 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 99,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,742 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 86,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,806 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,826 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 63,826 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2012 55,128 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,838 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 VAF is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VAF, 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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SL08 VAF is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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