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RA08 SXJ

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,453 mi
Last recorded84,453 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 84,453 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 74,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 67,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 56,992 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 56,992 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 56,546 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 56,545 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 52,618 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 50,431 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 50,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,760 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 47,760 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 43,583 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,380 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 37,720 miles

Nearside Rear inner section of tyre tread worn

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Rear Outer position lamp inoperative

Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,309 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 35,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,173 miles

both rear tyres, treads perishing.

n/s/f lower arm front bush starting to split.

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low at edges & close to depth warning markers.

stone chips screen

Pass 31 May 2013 26,165 miles

outer edge of tread worn on offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,836 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 21,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 17,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 SXJ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

RA08 SXJ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is RA08 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 SXJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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