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WL08 OUX

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,960 mi
Last recorded201,960 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 OUX
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 201,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rods ()

Pass 13 Mar 2025 188,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 183,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 183,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 170,940 miles

Both rear struts and exhaust system are corroded.

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 170,938 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Deterioration and characters are fadding. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside and offside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Parking brake lever travel too high no reserve left. (1.1.6 (c))

Both rear struts and exhaust system are corroded.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside front brake pads wear more than nearside front but no restricted movement or bidding at the time of checking. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 155,188 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 144,936 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 137,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jul 2020 137,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nails (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 130,978 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 130,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 113,556 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 93,438 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,074 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Jul 2016 73,074 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2015 62,216 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,245 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 55,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2012 45,171 miles

brake fluid leval low

front brakes look worn

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,948 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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WL08 OUX is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WL08 OUX, 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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WL08 OUX is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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