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SM08 XAG

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

181,225 mi
Last recorded181,225 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 XAG
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 181,225 miles

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

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

Rear Unable to test rear seatbelts.

Pass 10 Jul 2025 173,288 miles

rear seats tested as presented

Pass 11 Jul 2024 164,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on tread worn (225/60-18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 157,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower front fog light not working

Pass 11 Jul 2022 150,796 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Rear seat belt not tested due to seat covering

Pass 20 Jul 2021 143,329 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 136,330 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 135,676 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2020 135,676 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 129,212 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 123,121 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 6 Apr 2017 116,315 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 108,465 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 95,535 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,909 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 83,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,482 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,382 miles

n/s/f wiper split on edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,964 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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SM08 XAG is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SM08 XAG, 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 SM08 XAG registered?

SM08 XAG is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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