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SV08 VAX

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,181 mi
Last recorded99,181 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 VAX
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 99,181 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 91,961 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 91,961 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated both sides (1.1.13 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 87,372 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 83,922 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 80,746 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 78,567 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 78,040 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 13 May 2021 78,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 May 2020 75,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2020 75,111 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 70,451 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 63,105 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 62,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing thin

strong smell of fuel at tank no leaks found at time of test

Fail 11 Dec 2017 62,033 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing thin

strong smell of fuel at tank no leaks found at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,385 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level is very low

Pass 8 Dec 2015 52,100 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2014 47,217 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 47,217 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 41,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat belt

Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,728 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shocker rubber dust gaitors ex torn

both rear tyres cracking outer tread edges and outer sidewalls

front tyres cracking tread edges

n/s/f tyre worn tread edges(3mm of tread left on centre 3 quarter area of tread)

n/s/r tyre worn tread edges(3mm of tread left on centre 3 quarter area of tread)

o/s/f tyre worn on tread edges(3.5mm of tread on centre 3 quarter area of tread)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 7 Dec 2012 36,728 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shocker rubber dust gaitors ex torn

both rear tyres cracking outer tread edges and outer sidewalls

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres cracking tread edges

n/s/f tyre worn tread edges(3mm of tread left on centre 3 quarter area of tread)

n/s/r tyre worn tread edges(3mm of tread left on centre 3 quarter area of tread)

o/s/f tyre worn on tread edges(3.5mm of tread on centre 3 quarter area of tread)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 7 Dec 2011 31,816 miles

rear tyres wearing tread edges(n/s/r tyre 1.6mm on outer edge)

suspect front pads low

Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,721 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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SV08 VAX is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VAX, 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 SV08 VAX registered?

SV08 VAX is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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