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RE08 ROU

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

215,595 mi
Last recorded215,595 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 ROU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 215,595 miles

General under body corroded

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

Fail 16 May 2023 215,595 miles

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

General under body corroded

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

Pass 25 May 2022 202,598 miles

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

Nearside Front wing damage

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Fail 24 May 2022 202,598 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Anti-roll bar linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Anti-roll bar linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear both side D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing damage

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 187,706 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 May 2021 187,706 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover fitted

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2020 176,564 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fail 4 May 2020 176,564 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 164,160 miles

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 156,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 137,728 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 121,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 121,619 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure surface (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure surface (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm surface (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 108,984 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 91,803 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 74,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,644 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,732 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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RE08 ROU is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RE08 ROU, 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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RE08 ROU is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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