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RF08 NHO

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,574 mi
Last recorded155,574 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 NHO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2022 155,574 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 148,710 miles

engine oil low

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2021 148,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil low

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2020 144,318 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Dec 2020 144,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2020 140,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 140,816 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 131,731 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2017 119,762 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 119,615 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Dec 2016 113,471 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 102,070 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 88,725 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 67,794 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 48,549 miles

tempary repair carryied out on o/s/r lamp cluster

Pass 11 Jan 2012 24,440 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,418 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 21,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 NHO is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHO, 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 NHO registered?

RF08 NHO is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is RF08 NHO safe to buy?

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