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RA08 SYJ

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

191,358 mi
Last recorded191,358 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 191,358 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slight damaged

Offside Rear tail light slight damaged

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 170,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 149,636 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 143,229 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 132,829 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 132,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,483 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 104,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,332 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 81,289 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 67,487 miles

N/s/f tyre 2.6mm

O/s/f tyre 2.3mm

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,513 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,792 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 34,012 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,289 miles

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

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

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 SYJ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

RA08 SYJ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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