2008 Honda FR-V · 6,117 MOT tests
2008 Honda FR-V reliability
2008 Honda FR-Vs fail 41.9% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 FR-V years (6,117 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda FR-Vs: 44.1%)
- 41.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda FR-Vs: 44.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 119,642
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,117
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.2% of tests fail here (14% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Honda FR-V
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.9%
- Suspension17.1%
- Brakes11.3%
- Tyres9.2%
- Body, chassis and structure6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.54%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.9%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.38%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 4.04%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.09%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.06%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.5%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.24%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (9.01%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.01%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.35%)
Is a 2008 Honda FR-V reliable?
2008 Honda FR-Vs fail 41.9% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 FR-V years (6,117 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Honda FR-V MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.54% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.9% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Honda FR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Honda FR-V shows 119,642 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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