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RA08 FHE

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

142,154 mi
Last recorded142,154 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 FHE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 142,154 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged and split

heat shields insecure x2 at fuel tank

panel sharp edges taped up

Fail 18 Jun 2024 142,154 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged and split

heat shields insecure x2 at fuel tank

Pass 2 Jun 2023 141,988 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2023 141,988 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 May 2022 139,548 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 139,548 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2021 136,858 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 136,858 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 131,988 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 131,988 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 127,630 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 127,630 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2017 123,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 116,509 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 13 May 2015 104,650 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 104,650 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 90,994 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 90,993 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 73,069 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 52,331 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 May 2012 52,331 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 18 May 2011 35,548 miles

rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 16 May 2011 35,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front discs corroded

rear tyre treads cracking

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 FHE is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

RA08 FHE is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is RA08 FHE safe to buy?

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