
£3,360
2008 Honda Civic Type-R GT (FN2)
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2008 Honda Civic Type-R FN2, finished in Milano Red, is a three-owner vehicle with the desirable GT spec and a high-revving K20 engine. It has 108,000 miles and comes with a comprehensive service history, including 14 service stamps and recent maintenance.

Condition
6
The car shows 108,000 miles and looks good with some marks as pictured commensurate with its age/mileage (see images) with a smart interior and was driven to the sale.
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Manual
Transmission:
SHHFN23608U006890
Chassis No:
Odometer:
108,000 miles
RJ58VZY
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Three owner example from 13 year ownership; desirable GT spec model with legendary high-revving K20 198bhp vTec engine Supplied new by Fish Brothers Honda of Swindon in November 2008, this pokey Honda Civic Type-R hails from the 8 th Generation of Civic, with this variant of Type-R known as the FN2.
Finished in popular Milano Red the car looks to be in uncommonly stock spec and sits on its original 18” seven-spoke alloy wheels.
Under the bonnet, we find the 2.0 litre K20Z4 high-revving i-V-Tec four-cylinder engine which develops 198bhp at a heady 7,800rpm and 193NM of torque at 5,600rpm driving the front wheels via six-speed manual transmission which gives the driver a real buzz when in the V-tec zone.
Inside this (higher) GT spec example we find black and red Alcantara bucket seats with the Type-R logo embossed, red carpets and door trim, black dash, electric windows, cruise control, on-board computer, digital climate control with AC, independent passenger heat/cool con...
Points of note
£910
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,218
Median Price (Since 2020)
£86,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 08 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
116,886 miles
Registration Date
2008-11-25
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 09 2025 with 116,886 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed
On Sep 26 2025 with 116,878 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Sep 13 2024 with 110,690 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Passed
On Sep 08 2023 with 109,192 miles
Failed
On Sep 06 2023 with 109,190 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Minor:
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Aug 22 2022 with 102,907 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Little evidence of brake pad contact with disc
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Aug 22 2022 with 102,906 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens (4.1.2 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens (4.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Engine oil low
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Little evidence of brake pad contact with disc
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Aug 25 2021 with 95,055 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Engine oil low
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Aug 27 2020 with 87,262 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front head lamp slightly loose
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Slight exhaust blow on silencer
Failed
On Aug 27 2020 with 87,260 miles
There were 8 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front head lamp slightly loose
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Aug 29 2019 with 79,409 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed
On Aug 29 2019 with 79,405 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Aug 28 2018 with 71,161 miles
Passed
On Aug 29 2017 with 62,985 miles
Passed
On Aug 25 2016 with 54,392 miles
Passed
On Aug 21 2015 with 45,827 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Passed
On Aug 27 2014 with 40,006 miles
Failed
On Aug 26 2014 with 40,002 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed
On Aug 27 2013 with 33,908 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Slight bind at O/S/F tyre.
Passed
On Aug 30 2012 with 28,157 miles
Passed
On Nov 18 2011 with 23,995 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- Slight bind at O/S/R brake.

