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RE08 RSO

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,780 mi
Last recorded159,780 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 RSO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 159,780 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake travel

Fail 21 Jun 2019 159,780 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced fronts (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Jun 2018 154,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 146,552 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 139,747 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 128,973 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen wipers worn

Pass 20 Dec 2013 116,063 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 103,754 miles

offside front drop link slight play

Fail 23 May 2013 103,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front drop link slight play

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,572 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 66,783 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front plate cracked

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 RSO is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RE08 RSO, 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 RE08 RSO registered?

RE08 RSO is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is RE08 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 RSO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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