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FY08 DJO

2008 Honda Fr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,499 mi
Last recorded204,499 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 DJO
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 204,499 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 204,484 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 193,038 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 181,570 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 181,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 173,562 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 173,562 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 156,313 miles

Offside rear spring corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 136,673 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 115,065 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 92,924 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,717 miles

unable to fully test n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitment

Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,915 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not fully tested due to childseat fitment

Fail 3 Sep 2014 79,912 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r seatbelt not fully tested due to childseat fitment

Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,833 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 71,829 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front wiper blade split at end

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,883 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,150 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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FY08 DJO is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY08 DJO, 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 FY08 DJO registered?

FY08 DJO is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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