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AV08 OWX

2008 Honda Fr-v

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,561 mi
Last recorded60,561 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OWX
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 60,561 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 60,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 59,233 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 59,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 58,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber rubber dust cover gaiter split

Fail 23 Feb 2024 58,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread to cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Lower ball joint locking device nut retaining device missing split pin (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber rubber dust cover gaiter split

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 56,686 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both front tyres showing signs of perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 56,677 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust leaking front pipe area (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure Brake disc back plate cover corroded / broken away insecure (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cuts / cracking cords exposed size 205/55 x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both front tyres showing signs of perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,451 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner shoulder perishing / cracking depth 3mm near fail tyre size 205/ 55 x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 53,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Binding 42% (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner shoulder perishing / cracking depth 3mm near fail tyre size 205/ 55 x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 50,979 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,070 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,820 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,315 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,143 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,057 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,706 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,853 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,584 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,065 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Fr-v?

Based on 261,543 MOT tests across 14,531 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,352
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
14,531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,946
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,540
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,420
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 3,903
position lamp(s) not working 2,597
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AV08 OWX is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Fr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 85,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Fr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,946 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 OWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Fr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Fr-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV08 OWX is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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