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BN08 SXE

2008 Honda Fr-v

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,296 mi
Last recorded170,296 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 SXE
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 170,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 159,876 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 159,736 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bulge on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void on inner edge and small bulge on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 142,917 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 22 Mar 2018 142,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 17 Mar 2017 127,498 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 116,679 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 111,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint short link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all for road tyres inner side walls have small tears starting not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,244 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,899 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,658 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,979 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 38,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BN08 SXE is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN08 SXE, 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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What year was BN08 SXE registered?

BN08 SXE is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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