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RJ08 YTK

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,219 mi
Last recorded205,219 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YTK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 205,219 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 205,214 miles

Front Position lamp not working no side lights on front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 189,196 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 189,121 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 178,866 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 160,223 miles

Slight bind on the nearside front wheel.

Both rear brake discs are corroded on the braking surfaces.

Front and rear number plates are delaminated.

Offside rear tyre is wearing low on tread.

Slight play in the offside rear anti roll bar drop link ball joints.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 137,877 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 137,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 120,053 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 120,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 105,615 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 105,615 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,501 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 69,857 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F wiper starting to split

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 May 2011 51,300 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 YTK is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,209cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YTK, 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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RJ08 YTK is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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