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RE08 ZFH

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,745 mi
Last recorded171,745 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2024 171,745 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper ball joint on wishbone control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 162,174 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 153,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 146,171 miles

handbrake adjustment required on lever

Pass 22 Sep 2020 143,650 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 143,568 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pinhole in the O/S/F inner CV boot.

Pass 21 Sep 2019 137,064 miles

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

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s tyre worn at rear

rear anti roll bar has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2018 125,023 miles

o/s/f brake pads low

Pass 7 Sep 2017 120,968 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 118,047 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn down on inner edges to legal limit

Pass 10 Sep 2015 114,930 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 108,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2014 108,105 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,458 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,272 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,196 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 80,061 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,899 miles

front inner brake pads worn close to limit

high front brake imbalance

Fail 24 Mar 2011 65,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,128 miles

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 ZFH is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZFH, 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 ZFH registered?

RE08 ZFH is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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