2008 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · OV08 WVS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 12 September 2024 at 190,488 miles. While the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes, the lack of recorded defects on the passing tests indicates that the vehicle currently meets minimum safety and emissions standards. This suggests the previous owner addressed minor compliance issues, such as bulbs or minor adjustments, immediately prior to retesting rather than suffering deep mechanical or structural failures. At 190,488 miles over 18 years, this CR-V has averaged approximately 10,583 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with 5,545 miles covered between October 2022 and August 2023, and another 900 miles in the short interval leading up to the 2023 tests. This steady accumulation suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, which generally benefits the integrity of rubber seals, engine gaskets, and the fuel system. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-mileage components that are prone to wear on this specific generation of Honda. Given the mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, wish arm joints, and coil springs is essential, as these often degrade before triggering an MOT failure. The buyer should also inspect for structural corrosion on the rear sills and wheel arches, as the MOT test only flags rust once it reaches a specific depth threshold. While the record is clean of mechanical defects, testing for binding calipers and checking the condition of the brake fluid will ensure the vehicle remains reliable beyond the basic legal requirements of the test.