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RF08 DYH

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,650 mi
Last recorded138,650 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 DYH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 138,650 miles

Both inner sills corroded. fuel filler pipe corroded

Rear brake discs back plates very corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 135,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 122,615 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 109,799 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 109,599 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,538 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,038 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,321 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 69,321 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,639 miles

osf tyre bald on the outer edge of the tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2014 66,639 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,901 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,129 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 56,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 DYH is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DYH, 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 RF08 DYH registered?

RF08 DYH is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is RF08 DYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 DYH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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