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RJ08 MTF

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,462 mi
Last recorded153,462 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 MTF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 153,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 153,457 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel at lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 141,269 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 141,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 133,464 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 125,251 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Some light underfloor corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2022 122,495 miles

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

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under car in general ,suspension component ,subframe, sill , slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 116,101 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 chunk out sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion to all suspension componants

Pass 23 Jan 2020 114,599 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 114,599 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 103,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,222 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,017 miles

PAS cooling pipe corroded.

Fail 6 Mar 2017 60,017 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brakes has slight restricted movement.

PAS cooling pipe corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,252 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,182 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,830 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 35,511 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,994 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,718 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 MTF is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,209cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTF, 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 MTF registered?

RJ08 MTF is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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