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RE58 MWJ

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,977 mi
Last recorded119,977 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 MWJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 119,977 miles

BOTH front tyres worn on edge close to wear limit

BOTH rear tyres worn on edge close to wear limit

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake repair wet no leaks found time of retest

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust cat heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2016 119,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing b/j split pin (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing split pin (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH front tyres worn on edge close to wear limit

BOTH rear tyres worn on edge close to wear limit

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust cat heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2015 111,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,012 miles

n/s/r o/s/r brake disks corroded/pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2013 95,686 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 77,725 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 77,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,164 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 55,164 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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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RE58 MWJ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,209cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE58 MWJ, 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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RE58 MWJ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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