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J40 RNK

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,810 mi
Last recorded81,810 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 RNK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 81,810 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 80,074 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear and front suspension components corroded rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 80,074 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear and front suspension components corroded rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 78,304 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit and cracked and perished inbetween treads

Fail 28 Sep 2023 78,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres worn close to limit and cracked and perished inbetween treads

nearside front position lamp not working

Pass 12 Sep 2022 75,837 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 73,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along edges tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 69,013 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 69,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper ball joint has play

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in shoulder

Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,293 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 60,658 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2017 60,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arms / front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre worn outer and inner edge

rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,225 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms/ front bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2015 49,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 42,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 35,905 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall and treads

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls and treads

sills have covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2012 26,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 31 May 2011 19,495 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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J40 RNK is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 91,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J40 RNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J40 RNK is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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