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RF08 EHL

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,366 mi
Last recorded194,366 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 EHL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 194,366 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 187,561 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 179,358 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 170,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 159,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 159,326 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 143,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 130,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 119,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 107,803 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror doesn't lock in a position

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

Offside Front Fog light lense damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 107,700 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror doesn't lock in a position

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

Offside Front Fog light lense damaged

Offside Rear Brakes binding on slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated

flat spots on inner edges of both rear tyres

Fail 30 May 2016 100,246 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated

flat spots on inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 29 May 2015 86,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 May 2014 63,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dashboard wanning light on/service light on

Pass 1 Jun 2013 55,002 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 50,773 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 May 2011 32,610 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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RF08 EHL is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EHL, 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 EHL registered?

RF08 EHL is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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