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RJ08 GYP

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,539 mi
Last recorded176,539 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 GYP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 May 2023 176,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values and smoking during acceleration (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamps and front bumper slightly insecure

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

front under trays slightly insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2022 159,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 142,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 134,979 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 120,081 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 108,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 96,639 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 89,301 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 82,431 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,417 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,281 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,190 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 33,145 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 33,145 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,620 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PAD BROKEN UP/ REAR BRAKE PADS INNER WEARING THIN /NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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 GYP is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GYP, 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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RJ08 GYP is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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