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RA08 PKJ

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,983 mi
Last recorded177,983 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 PKJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 177,983 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

both front tyres starting to perish

both headlamp len's deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly perishing

outer sills checked but plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads wearing low

rear section of exhaust corroded/deteriorated

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 6 Dec 2023 166,352 miles

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 6 Dec 2023 166,350 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 5 Dec 2022 158,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing out of shape inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 152,161 miles

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 4 Dec 2020 135,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 117,725 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 105,697 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 105,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 93,971 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall has small cut

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre feathered slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre feathered

Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,192 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 64,490 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,490 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,903 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2014 52,903 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,272 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,464 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,929 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 PKJ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PKJ, 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 PKJ registered?

RA08 PKJ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is RA08 PKJ safe to buy?

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