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RA08 FGU

2008 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,087 mi
Last recorded135,087 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 FGU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2021 135,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 132,727 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 122,782 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 122,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 108,832 miles

EML/VSA Light On

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 102,169 miles

EML/VSA on

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 15 Feb 2016 92,387 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 92,387 miles

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

EML On

Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,174 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,627 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)

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,261 miles

part of windscreen trim missing from nearside of screen

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,213 miles

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

offside front tyre right on legal limit (centre of tread) 1.8mm

Fail 28 Feb 2012 52,213 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

offside front tyre right on legal limit (centre of tread) 1.8mm

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 FGU is a 2008 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

RA08 FGU is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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