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RA57 RXC

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,769 mi
Last recorded189,769 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 RXC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 189,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 167,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 167,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 151,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 144,224 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 130,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 117,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush wishbone (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush wishbone (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2018 117,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush wishbone (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush wishbone (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2017 103,913 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 94,521 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 88,679 miles

2l oil used

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre cut no cords showing

slight noise from nsr bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,570 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 76,570 miles

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

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

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

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 12 Jan 2013 62,211 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 62,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 46,906 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,897 miles

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

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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RA57 RXC is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RA57 RXC, 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 RA57 RXC registered?

RA57 RXC is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is RA57 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 RXC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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