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RE08 XYT

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

265,186 mi
Last recorded265,186 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XYT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 265,186 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 232,658 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 213,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 213,447 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 191,586 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 172,007 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 149,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 127,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,260 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 73,165 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 70,724 miles

both front tyres have slight perishing & cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,258 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 68,245 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,651 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,401 miles

rear brake discs showing scorring

Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,988 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,480 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,136 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 37,134 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn reqs measured

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 XYT is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,998cc 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 RE08 XYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE08 XYT registered?

RE08 XYT is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is RE08 XYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 XYT 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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