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RJ08 GWC

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,690 mi
Last recorded170,690 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 GWC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 170,690 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 170,690 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 160,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear exhaust silencers have been replaced with straight through pipes

Fail 10 Dec 2024 160,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear exhaust silencers have been replaced with straight through pipes

Pass 21 Dec 2023 149,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure under tray (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 134,726 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 112,688 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 99,436 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 90,291 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 75,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 67,832 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 60,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 50,829 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 33,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,969 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,785 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,406 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,971 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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RJ08 GWC is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RJ08 GWC, 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 RJ08 GWC registered?

RJ08 GWC is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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