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RJ08 PVA

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,816 mi
Last recorded63,816 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 63,816 miles

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

Park brake only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 6 Dec 2024 62,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 59,232 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,990 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 58,990 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 58,175 miles

HAND BRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT INSIDE CAR

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

Fail 18 May 2021 58,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS CLOUDY (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL CORRODED / HOLED AS MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

HAND BRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT INSIDE CAR

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

Pass 15 May 2020 57,149 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 May 2020 57,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 55,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,356 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

PARKING BRAKE LEVER ALMOST AT THE END OF ITS WORKING TRAVEL

Fail 17 Apr 2018 53,356 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PARKING BRAKE LEVER ALMOST AT THE END OF ITS WORKING TRAVEL

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,564 miles

corrosion near side sill outwith prescribed area

Fail 30 Mar 2017 50,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion near side sill outwith prescribed area

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,961 miles

Nearside sill corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 14 May 2015 44,255 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 40,082 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 34,480 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 29,819 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 25,091 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

front brake discs show sign's of wear/scoring

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 PVA is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVA, 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 PVA registered?

RJ08 PVA is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is RJ08 PVA safe to buy?

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