2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

10,200 MOT tests in 2024. 62.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time62.5%
Failed or needed repairs37.5%
Typical mileage at test130,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,200 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    567 marked dangerous
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  3. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    280 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.1%
  2. Suspension22.0%
  3. Brakes8.6%
  4. Steering7.1%
  5. Tyres6.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  7. Body & chassis4.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 62.5% of 2008 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,200 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Honda CR-V?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).