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RJ08 GWM

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,060 mi
Last recorded85,060 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 GWM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2025 85,060 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury rear wheel arch damaged and sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door outer skin damaged.

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked.

Pass 5 Jun 2024 82,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer door damaged

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2023 79,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear light damaged

Nearside body damage to of car

fuel door damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2022 76,435 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 73,686 miles

Nearside Front body damage to

Fail 15 Jun 2021 73,686 miles

Nearside Front body damage to

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 72,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,091 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 67,091 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,400 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,735 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,270 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,883 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,595 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 41,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,118 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 29,416 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,416 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,373 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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RJ08 GWM is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RJ08 GWM, 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 GWM registered?

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

Is RJ08 GWM safe to buy?

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