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RF08 CLX

2008 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,728 mi
Last recorded67,728 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 CLX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 67,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 64,701 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 61,159 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 59,032 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 57,165 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 57,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 54,525 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 54,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 52,834 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 52,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,487 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 47,487 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 41,665 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 35,216 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,214 miles

Slight buckle to both rear wheels

Pass 21 May 2014 26,565 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking between treads and worn low on extreme inner tread

Pass 2 May 2013 24,122 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 20,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 17,978 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 17,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RF08 CLX is a 2008 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF08 CLX, 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 RF08 CLX registered?

RF08 CLX is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is RF08 CLX safe to buy?

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