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RA08 AUT

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,413 mi
Last recorded120,413 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 AUT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 120,413 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2022 120,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021 110,975 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 110,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,999 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front bumper slight damaged

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 96,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has cuts on side wall on both sides

Front flixe pipe damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has cuts on side wall

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 May 2019 96,751 miles

Rear Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has cuts on side wall on both sides

Front flixe pipe damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has cuts on side wall

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 May 2018 90,096 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 90,096 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 85,800 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 85,800 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,750 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 76,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,297 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,451 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,160 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,746 miles

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

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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RA08 AUT is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA08 AUT, 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 RA08 AUT registered?

RA08 AUT is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is RA08 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 AUT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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