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RJ08 YWT

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

200,271 mi
Last recorded200,271 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 200,271 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 200,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 193,215 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Fail 19 Sep 2016 193,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Fail 6 Sep 2016 193,174 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 7 Jul 2015 179,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 179,932 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 168,292 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 168,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 155,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 130,165 miles

body damage on osf wing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 94,265 miles

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

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

rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jun 2011 93,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 YWT is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

RJ08 YWT is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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