2007 Honda FR-V 1.8L Petrol · RF57 VNN

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 113,525 miles passed, it flagged a corroded rear coil spring and a worn offside rear tyre. This follows a recurring pattern where components are only addressed after they reach failure points or legal limits. The overall condition appears stable in terms of passing tests, but the frequency of suspension and consumable issues suggests the vehicle is subject to ongoing age-related wear. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 113,525 miles represents an average of approximately 6,000 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear from distance. There is a notable gap in records between August 2022 at 95,006 miles and August 2023 at 102,377 miles, during which the vehicle covered 7,371 miles. The low mileage explains the frequent mentions of perished tyres and split wiper blades typical of cars that sit for extended periods. A buyer must inspect the structural integrity of the vehicle, specifically the rear sills and chassis, which have shown surface corrosion consistently since at least 2016. The presence of a corroded coil spring in 2025 indicates that rust is progressing on load-bearing components. Attention should also be paid to the suspension geometry, as the record notes worn bushes, drop links, and anti-roll bar linkages across the last decade. The braking system shows a history of neglect, with failures for thin pads and worn discs in 2020 and 2022, necessitating a thorough check of the current pad thickness and caliper condition.