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SY08 EGF

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,983 mi
Last recorded137,983 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 EGF
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 137,983 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Vehicle underneath is undersealed.

Fail 28 Oct 2025 137,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Vehicle underneath is undersealed.

Pass 12 Sep 2024 134,703 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

overall corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Sep 2023 129,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 129,040 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EMISSION NOT TESTED (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 123,746 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 123,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 123,709 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 123,708 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 122,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 111,819 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at joint at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake meets requirements but indicates adjustment required

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 111,819 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at joint at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake meets requirements but indicates adjustment required

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,832 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 102,830 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,931 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,147 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nail in O/S front tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 75,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust joint flanges rusted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,831 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust joint flanges rusted

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,130 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

n/s front gearbox oil seal leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,604 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2012 41,143 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front suspension shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,143 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)

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)

n/s front suspension shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,472 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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SY08 EGF is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SY08 EGF, 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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SY08 EGF is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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