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FN58 OSU

2008 Honda Fr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

195,290 mi
Last recorded195,290 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 OSU
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2021 195,290 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect 2x need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2x sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear arch corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2020 178,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroding

inner sills corroding

n/s front brake low efficiency

rear exhaust joint corroded

some underbody rust

Fail 2 Nov 2020 178,657 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank straps corroding

inner sills corroding

n/s front brake low efficiency

rear exhaust joint corroded

some underbody rust

Pass 3 May 2019 152,455 miles

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank straps rusty

some underbody rust

Fail 9 Apr 2019 151,988 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroding

fuel tank straps rusty

some underbody rust

Pass 9 Apr 2018 136,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion All underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes excessively greased restricting full inspection

Central Front Seat belt buckle switch stuck half way down but operating correctly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 136,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion All underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes excessively greased restricting full inspection

Central Front Seat belt buckle switch stuck half way down but operating correctly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 127,951 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 127,945 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint FRONT N/S LINK ARM.. REAR O/S LINK ARM.. REAR N/S LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed FRONT O/S AND REAR O/S (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 117,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (2mm and scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

adjusted headlight leveller to "0" , re checked headlights, all ok

Fail 14 Mar 2016 117,482 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (2mm and scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

adjusted headlight leveller to "0" , re checked headlights, all ok

Pass 13 Mar 2015 107,873 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

rear bumper not fitted correctly but is secure

Fail 11 Mar 2015 107,868 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

rear bumper not fitted correctly but is secure

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,826 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,221 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

both front discs worn/lipped advise replacement

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2011 44,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

both front discs worn/lipped advise replacement

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FN58 OSU is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 FN58 OSU, 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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FN58 OSU is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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