2008 Honda FR-V 1.8L Petrol · LL08 UXJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a concerning trend regarding structural integrity and suspension wear. While the latest test in March 2026 at 160,028 miles passed, the tester identified a severely deteriorated nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover. This follows a significant failure in March 2025 where the vehicle was rejected due to excessive corrosion on the sill at the suspension mounting areas, which had reduced structural strength. The recorded mileage of 160,028 miles over 18 years averages approximately 8,900 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows a consistent annual accumulation of roughly 6,000 to 10,000 miles between 2023 and 2026. However, the rapid progression from the February 2024 pass to the March 2025 failure suggests that structural issues were either developing undetected during the previous test or only addressed once they reached a point of failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the sills and suspension mounting points to ensure the structural corrosion noted in 2025 has been professionally repaired rather than merely masked over. The history shows recurring issues with the suspension geometry, specifically play in the offside front ball joint noted in 2025 and the anti-roll bar linkage failure in 2026. You should inspect all remaining rubber boots and ball joints across the chassis for similar tearing, as these components appear to be reaching the end of their functional life.