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RF08 EFT

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,050 mi
Last recorded126,050 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 EFT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 126,050 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 122,152 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 115,499 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,995 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 104,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing has a nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing has a nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,829 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 91,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 87,001 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 85,329 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 83,224 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,852 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,250 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,223 miles

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,727 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,508 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small split in nsf outer tyre wall

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 EFT is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RF08 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

RF08 EFT is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is RF08 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 EFT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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