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DY08 OBG

2008 Honda Fr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,712 mi
Last recorded129,712 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 OBG
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 129,712 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside has damage to side

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

Rear Rear axle corroded

Under body corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2025 129,071 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged caliper pipe damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside has damage to side

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

Rear Rear axle corroded

Under body corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2024 116,289 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 116,243 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 104,733 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 100,800 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 95,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 91,875 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 84,577 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 78,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer treads (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth (twin depth) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth (twin depth) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,536 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 52,174 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 41,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,463 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,159 miles

Under tray fitted

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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DY08 OBG is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DY08 OBG, 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 DY08 OBG registered?

DY08 OBG is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is DY08 OBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 OBG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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