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RJ08 YKA

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,884 mi
Last recorded224,884 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 224,884 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 224,882 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect damp, cloudy and misty (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (1.1.3 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 79,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s o/s front tyres cut

Pass 13 Feb 2014 79,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s o/s front tyres cut

Pass 7 Feb 2013 57,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Feb 2013 57,764 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,285 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 27,141 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 27,096 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 YKA is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ08 YKA registered?

RJ08 YKA is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is RJ08 YKA safe to buy?

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