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RJ08 WGV

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,226 mi
Last recorded94,226 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 WGV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 94,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear load space door does not open from outside but is securely shut

Fail 22 Jul 2026 94,226 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear load space door does not open from outside but is securely shut

Pass 5 Sep 2025 92,085 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,620 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 88,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 85,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at joins (6.1.2 (a))

undershield loose, not likely to become detached

Pass 3 Nov 2022 80,565 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 73,482 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2020 70,168 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,416 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,771 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres heavily perished and cracked, but no ply or cords detected at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,446 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,567 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall no cords showing

Fail 20 Apr 2016 49,559 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall no cords showing

Pass 6 May 2015 42,233 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,396 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,580 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 28,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,320 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,072 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 WGV is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

RJ08 WGV is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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