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SW08 XKG

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,593 mi
Last recorded122,593 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 XKG
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 122,593 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 122,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 114,183 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2025 114,183 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2024 104,801 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

center exhaust system damaged and deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2023 94,427 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 90,584 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,843 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 86,843 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function spring seat is damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 84,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,795 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,626 miles

Nearside Front play inner track rod

Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,795 miles

Nearside Front Slight play on inner track rod

Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,278 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 69,268 miles

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

Nearside Front strut dust cover torn

Offside Front strut dust cover torn

Pass 9 Feb 2015 64,090 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,829 miles

centre exhaust section corroded at flanges

Fail 1 Mar 2014 58,792 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre exhaust section corroded at flanges

Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,315 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,959 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,981 miles

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

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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SW08 XKG is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SW08 XKG, 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 SW08 XKG registered?

SW08 XKG is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SW08 XKG safe to buy?

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