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RJ08 OYG

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,616 mi
Last recorded125,616 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 OYG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 125,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Front Inner wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 125,598 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust Leak From Front Of Car But Unable To Pinpoint Where From

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Has Been Binding At Some Point (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 110,928 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 110,894 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,788 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 97,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 87,120 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,479 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 68,176 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 62,487 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,072 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,009 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 42,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2011 33,023 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 OYG is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OYG, 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 OYG registered?

RJ08 OYG is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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