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EX08 VRM

2008 Honda Fr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,840 mi
Last recorded99,840 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 VRM
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 99,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 99,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 92,283 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 92,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 86,175 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 86,175 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 80,416 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 80,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 73,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,362 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 67,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 64,590 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 64,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,681 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,752 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 49,047 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,792 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,306 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,493 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,301 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,661 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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EX08 VRM is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EX08 VRM, 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 EX08 VRM registered?

EX08 VRM is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is EX08 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 VRM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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