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OW08 JLX

2008 Honda Fr-v

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,935 mi
Last recorded85,935 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 JLX
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 85,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 77,240 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 77,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 69,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 62,015 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 52,949 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 43,539 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 43,539 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 35,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,195 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 22,949 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 22,848 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,646 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,424 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 22,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,122 miles

nearside rear tyro sidewall perished and cracked

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,663 miles

Front brake discs wear can be seen

rear tyres are perished

underside of car, suspension in particular, has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,280 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,003 miles

front discs worn thin/lipped

front ferrules corroded

metal fragment in nearside front tyre

rear discs slight corrosion around edges

rear ferrules corroded and covered in mud

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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OW08 JLX is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OW08 JLX, 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 OW08 JLX registered?

OW08 JLX is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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