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RE08 WXS

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,219 mi
Last recorded176,219 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 WXS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 176,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 169,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 169,425 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit also terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 157,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bald inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and bald inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

outer sill covers fitted

slight damage to offside front bumper

Fail 9 Apr 2018 157,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bald inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and bald inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

outer sill covers fitted

slight damage to offside front bumper

Pass 19 Apr 2017 142,644 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread separating (6.3.1d)

handbrake slightly long

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2017 142,644 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread separating (6.3.1d)

handbrake slightly long

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 128,520 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low inner edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 15 Apr 2016 128,520 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low inner edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 113,267 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2015 113,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,165 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2014 101,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2013 84,501 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,501 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,054 miles

Clutch antislip pad badly worn

Fail 23 Apr 2012 70,054 miles

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

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

Clutch antislip pad badly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,120 miles

Engine oil level low

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

Offside front tyre worn to wear bands

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 WXS is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

RE08 WXS is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is RE08 WXS safe to buy?

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