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RA08 OCL

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,883 mi
Last recorded197,883 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 OCL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 197,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 175,445 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 175,444 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 169,438 miles

Nearside Rear seat has child seat fitted [unable to fully test adult belt

one fixing bolt missing from front exhaust bracket to engine

Pass 25 Oct 2017 163,596 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 158,102 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 158,102 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front fog light

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 152,631 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 125,303 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 125,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 109,234 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 109,234 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 105,490 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 105,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 94,692 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 83,834 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 73,079 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 73,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OCL is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCL, 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 OCL registered?

RA08 OCL is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is RA08 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 OCL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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