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YK08 LYJ

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,117 mi
Last recorded164,117 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 LYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 164,117 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 158,432 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 150,839 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 150,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 139,891 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 126,887 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 126,887 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 115,621 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 108,239 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Front rear wishbone bushes cracking

Nearside Front shocker boot perished

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front rear wishbone bushes cracking

Offside Front shocker boot perished

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 108,171 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear excessive travel in handbrake

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Front rear wishbone bushes cracking

Nearside Front shocker boot perished

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front rear wishbone bushes cracking

Offside Front shocker boot perished

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,478 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion setting in underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

offside front inner cv boot deteriorated

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 20 Feb 2018 82,279 miles

both front brake discs worn/lipped

corrosion setting in underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

handbrake has long travel

Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,429 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,025 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,822 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 55,822 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,126 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,770 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,077 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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YK08 LYJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK08 LYJ, 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 YK08 LYJ registered?

YK08 LYJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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