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RF08 NFJ

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,595 mi
Last recorded118,595 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 NFJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 118,595 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under car is slightly rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2024 118,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under car is slightly rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2023 111,817 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 111,817 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 105,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 101,451 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 89,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear wheel slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 78,626 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 71,521 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 64,147 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 57,049 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 41,647 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 41,647 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,085 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,793 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 NFJ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NFJ, 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 NFJ registered?

RF08 NFJ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is RF08 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 NFJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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