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RA08 WRZ

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

158,543 mi
Last recorded158,543 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 WRZ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 158,543 miles

Offside Rear bumper slightly damaged

Offside Rear side lamp lens has a temporary repair in effect

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 149,015 miles

Offside Rear Outer Bumper damage involving in an accident.

Pass 15 Jan 2024 141,578 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 141,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Nut is Insecure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fog lamp lens damage due to an accident

Pass 7 Dec 2022 130,320 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Dec 2022 130,320 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,584 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 116,584 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 106,894 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 106,894 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 95,413 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 95,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 80,349 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 80,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 70,697 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,039 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 60,039 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,637 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 58,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,431 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,230 miles

rear tyres inner edges stepped.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,217 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 36,217 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,304 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 29,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 19,129 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 19,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 WRZ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 WRZ, 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 WRZ registered?

RA08 WRZ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is RA08 WRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 WRZ shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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