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YL08 LJC

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,556 mi
Last recorded175,556 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 LJC
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 175,556 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2026 175,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 163,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 152,525 miles

exhaust flange heavily corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 31 Jul 2023 145,863 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 141,277 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 141,277 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 134,241 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 125,146 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 125,146 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 116,889 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2018 111,009 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,140 miles

Advise nearside rear brake binding (suspect handbrake)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 97,340 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,561 miles

Both front shock gaiters split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 87,561 miles

Both front shock gaiters split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 78,172 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 69,762 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 56,767 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,014 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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YL08 LJC 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 YL08 LJC, 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 YL08 LJC registered?

YL08 LJC is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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