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RF08 GZM

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,184 mi
Last recorded105,184 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 GZM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 105,184 miles

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

both rear underbody sills rusty

exhaust rusty

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 27 May 2025 98,070 miles

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

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 22 May 2025 98,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 13 May 2024 90,493 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch lining missing clip and is loose

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and appear to have been over heated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 17 May 2023 86,684 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 82,806 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 79,758 miles

Front Lower both suspension arm bushes slightly split

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2020 77,821 miles

Front Lower both suspension arm bushes slightly split

Pass 22 May 2019 74,765 miles

exhaust rusty on joins

wipers smearing screen

Pass 10 May 2018 70,740 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

slight bind on nearside rear brakes

Pass 27 May 2017 67,203 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 26 May 2017 67,203 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

offside rear difficult to rotate

both rear tyres on limits

offside rear disc heavily scored

Pass 25 May 2016 62,044 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

wipers smeary

Pass 1 May 2015 55,244 miles

Slight brake bind to offside rear.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,225 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 42,002 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2012 33,297 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 27,756 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 GZM is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

RF08 GZM is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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The MOT history for RF08 GZM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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