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RF08 NLC

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,529 mi
Last recorded168,529 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 168,529 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 168,527 miles

Body component slightly loose front undertray damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 168,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions mounted in wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Body component likely to become detached rear heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body component slightly loose front undertray damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 167,719 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 167,719 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 164,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 158,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 158,244 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 150,596 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 143,697 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 135,927 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 126,271 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 116,337 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 99,290 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 99,280 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 74,834 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 NLC is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

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

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