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RA08 RUU

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

184,088 mi
Last recorded184,088 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 RUU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 184,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 176,981 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 170,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 164,575 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 160,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and splitting in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and splitting in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 156,857 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2020 153,673 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 149,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 144,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 138,169 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 138,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 132,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 124,684 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 116,699 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 107,630 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 96,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 85,006 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 RUU is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA08 RUU registered?

RA08 RUU is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is RA08 RUU safe to buy?

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