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SV08 BWJ

2008 Honda Cr-v

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,930 mi
Last recorded149,930 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 BWJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 149,930 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 149,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

car covered in underseal front to rear

Pass 1 Dec 2023 143,245 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 143,245 miles

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

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 135,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 135,817 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 132,218 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 126,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 119,361 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 106,388 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 92,757 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,136 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 81,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 69,515 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,579 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fuel tank straps corroding

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

OSR tyre down to 3mm tread depth and worn on inside edge

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 46,443 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,621 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 35,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,888 miles

slight wear at n/s of steering rack.

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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SV08 BWJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV08 BWJ, 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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SV08 BWJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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