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RF08 NKR

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,389 mi
Last recorded146,389 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 146,389 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 140,990 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 136,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 136,752 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 122,364 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 122,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,458 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 108,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 96,149 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 96,149 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,437 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 85,641 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 79,111 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 65,668 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 May 2015 65,668 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 53,844 miles

n/s/r alloy wheel has been repaired on inner bead rim.

Fail 29 May 2014 53,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/r alloy wheel has been repaired on inner bead rim.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,506 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 43,948 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,357 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

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 NKR is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NKR, 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 NKR registered?

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

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