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RJ08 GWV

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,929 mi
Last recorded99,929 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 GWV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 99,929 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 96,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 91,877 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 91,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 88,171 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 88,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 84,976 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 80,732 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 75,882 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 70,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 63,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,519 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 41,066 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 41,066 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 35,886 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 31,795 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,188 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,521 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge (225/50 R17 98V)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,591 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 GWV is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

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

Is RJ08 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 GWV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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