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RJ08 XCO

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,216 mi
Last recorded202,216 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 202,216 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 202,216 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 199,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And O/S/F. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And O/S/F. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F frontal bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And O/S/R. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And N/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 190,470 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside+offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 177,415 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 161,184 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 161,184 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 146,380 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 130,717 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 106,001 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,160 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,911 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,588 miles

Emissions warning lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre tread feathered on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2017 75,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Emissions warning lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre tread feathered on inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 59,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front lower foglight lenses are cracked

both front tyres are wearing slightly on inside edges

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm frontmost bushes are slightly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2015 59,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front lower foglight lenses are cracked

both front tyres are wearing slightly on inside edges

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm frontmost bushes are slightly worn

Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,779 miles

nearside and offside front lower fog light lenses are cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,800 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 28,743 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 XCO is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc 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 XCO, 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 XCO registered?

RJ08 XCO is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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