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RF08 EKN

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

266,233 mi
Last recorded266,233 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 EKN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 266,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 266,233 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 228,894 miles

Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 228,894 miles

Battery insecure clamp (1.9.1)

Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 173,500 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 173,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 141,238 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 141,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 118,597 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 101,642 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 101,642 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2012 70,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2011 48,142 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 EKN is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EKN, 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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RF08 EKN is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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