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VN08 OVJ

2008 Honda Cr-v

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,687 mi
Last recorded158,687 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 OVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 158,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 156,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 154,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 1.6 mm required 225/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 148,855 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bush worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 148,620 miles

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

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bush worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm Brake pad 1.5 mm min thickness required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 140,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 138,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm nail in tyre225/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 131,545 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ADVISE TRACKING WHEN TYRES CHANGED 225/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm 225/60/18 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective joint weld corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 131,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm225/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm 225/60/18 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective joint weld corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,370 miles

rear exhaust join corroded but not blowing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

corrosion to exhaust not blowing

Pass 4 Mar 2016 109,235 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 109,235 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,798 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 99,785 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 90,105 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,725 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,566 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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VN08 OVJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VN08 OVJ, 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 VN08 OVJ registered?

VN08 OVJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for VN08 OVJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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