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FE08 VFR

2008 Honda Fr-v

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,773 mi
Last recorded72,773 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 72,773 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 58,978 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 58,972 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 56,328 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,264 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2021 50,536 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 48,490 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 45,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 41,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,275 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 30,373 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 30,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2015 25,970 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2014 24,522 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,476 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,449 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,211 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 15,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Air bag light on vsa light on dashboard,engine light on strong advise.

All tyre side walls cracking.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Various signs of accident,bodywork damage around vehicle.

strong advise wheels removed brake inspection.

wiring underneath vehicle routing strong advise.

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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FE08 VFR is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Grey 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 FE08 VFR, 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 FE08 VFR registered?

FE08 VFR is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is FE08 VFR safe to buy?

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