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BJ08 JRO

2008 Honda Fr-v

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,961 mi
Last recorded83,961 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 JRO
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 83,961 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 83,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 74,395 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 74,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 67,142 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 66,774 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 62,543 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 59,815 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 55,619 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 51,649 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing un eavenly osr low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive light oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 51,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking slight leak from blead nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing un eavenly osr low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive light oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake caliper sticking slightly. (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,384 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

nail in nearside rear tyre and tread wearing on edge close to limits

oil leaks.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,478 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 27,616 miles

1/ o/s/f wiper split.

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,684 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 18,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,189 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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BJ08 JRO is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ08 JRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 JRO registered?

BJ08 JRO is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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