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RF08 VUT

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

208,024 mi
Last recorded208,024 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 208,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 185,923 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 185,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 161,692 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 161,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 138,369 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 138,369 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,906 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 119,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 110,696 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 98,219 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 98,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower wish bone bush showing signs of wear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lore wish bone front bush showing signs of wear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 86,330 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened anti roll bar drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower wish bone bush showing signs of wear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lore wish bone front bush showing signs of wear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,753 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 61,894 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 61,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 53,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

passenger rear parking brake 166 drivers side 288

Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,339 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

passenger rear parking brake 166 drivers side 288

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,133 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VUT is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

RF08 VUT is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is RF08 VUT safe to buy?

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