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RJ08 GWP

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,897 mi
Last recorded150,897 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 150,897 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear DOOR DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE LONG TRAVEL

Fail 17 Oct 2025 150,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear DOOR DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE LONG TRAVEL

Pass 14 Oct 2024 133,815 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 132,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 132,566 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 130,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 130,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 129,468 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 129,468 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 128,236 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Aug 2020 128,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 118,830 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 118,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 104,474 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 94,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 94,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2016 83,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm or less (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 83,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm or less (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 69,227 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 58,006 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,759 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,512 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,344 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 25,842 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 GWP is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ08 GWP registered?

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

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