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PG53 RCG

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,259 mi
Last recorded128,259 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 RCG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 128,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 128,260 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 121,998 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 121,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 117,210 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 113,015 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 106,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 106,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 103,168 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 99,802 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 92,490 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 86,120 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 80,523 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 74,863 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 70,002 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 64,745 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,954 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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PG53 RCG is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PG53 RCG, 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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What year was PG53 RCG registered?

PG53 RCG is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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