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RJ08 YVV

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,909 mi
Last recorded118,909 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YVV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 118,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Disc Gard corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 116,552 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 114,358 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 107,332 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 107,293 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 101,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 96,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,940 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 90,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,163 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,668 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,684 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,629 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 53,929 miles

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perished/cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,299 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 42,534 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2012 36,933 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 31,553 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 YVV is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

RJ08 YVV is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ08 YVV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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