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RA08 FBC

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,221 mi
Last recorded152,221 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 FBC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 152,221 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 152,221 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 140,825 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2016 140,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 134,348 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2015 134,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2014 128,052 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 120,672 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 120,672 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 101,487 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades smearing.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 101,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades smearing.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,390 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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RA08 FBC is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FBC, 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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RA08 FBC is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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