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SW57 LRF

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,694 mi
Last recorded148,694 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 LRF
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 148,694 miles

All under-body corroded

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

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

Rear All suspension components corroded

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 148,641 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All under-body corroded

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

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

Rear All suspension components corroded

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 148,012 miles

Prop shaft mounting slightly detreated

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

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2023 147,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft mounting slightly detreated

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

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 142,543 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play and bush heavily perished (6.1.7 (b) (i))

General underbody corosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 142,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play and bush heavily perished (6.1.7 (b) (i))

General underbody corosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 134,134 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 119,218 miles

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

exhaust badly corroded

underside corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 119,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust badly corroded

underside corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,480 miles

covers fitted underside

exhaust corroding

front and rear subframes corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2017 95,558 miles

Chassis legs and floor to sills corroding.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front and rear cross members corroding.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under covers fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 94,319 miles

EXHAUST JOINTS BADLY CORRODED

Pass 18 Jul 2015 73,281 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,707 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,079 miles

light ribbing on both front brake disc

light ribbing on bothrear brake discs

Fail 9 Jul 2013 52,079 miles

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

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

light ribbing on both front brake disc

light ribbing on bothrear brake discs

Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,859 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,015 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 34,015 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,464 miles

front pads maybe getting low

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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SW57 LRF is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SW57 LRF, 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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SW57 LRF is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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