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RA08 RZP

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,226 mi
Last recorded88,226 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 RZP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 88,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear heat shield mountings corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 83,918 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 79,435 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 79,435 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 75,406 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,130 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 70,652 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 68,028 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,203 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,662 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,878 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,882 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,280 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,190 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,766 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,168 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

undertray fitted impeding inspection

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 RZP is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RZP, 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 RZP registered?

RA08 RZP is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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The MOT history for RA08 RZP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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