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RA08 XHM

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,238 mi
Last recorded112,238 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 XHM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 112,238 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 112,107 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 105,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 97,739 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 89,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 85,110 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 80,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage/cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit of 1.6mm requires renewal asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 76,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2019 74,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall cut(5.5cm in lenght) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,549 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2018 67,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,688 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 61,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,729 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 48,952 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,949 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,780 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,209 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 XHM is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XHM, 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 XHM registered?

RA08 XHM is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is RA08 XHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 XHM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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