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R338 UKV

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,391 mi
Last recorded165,391 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 UKV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 165,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 157,787 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 148,888 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 136,841 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 124,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 May 2022 124,880 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 113,180 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 100,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 100,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 91,505 miles

main brake pipes greased and painted

under trays fitted

general under body corrosion

light corrosion to all front and rear suspension

light corrosion to all front metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2017 88,087 miles

general corrosion to all front suspension

general underbody corrosion

light corrosion to all front brake pipes

rear brake pipes under sealed

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,936 miles

brake pipes under sealed

general under body corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,558 miles

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

damage to nearside doors

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust join corroded

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

various brake pipes undersealed

Fail 24 Feb 2015 80,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

damage to nearside doors

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust join corroded

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

various brake pipes undersealed

Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underbody corrosion

off side front tyre worn on edge

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

some brake pipes undersealed

Fail 26 Feb 2014 76,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underbody corrosion

off side front tyre worn on edge

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

some brake pipes undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 71,038 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/rear door stiff to open

Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear door not opening from outside

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2011 58,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear door not opening from outside

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 48,564 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,870 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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R338 UKV is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R338 UKV, 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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R338 UKV is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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