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RO08 DXD

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

218,265 mi
Last recorded218,265 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 DXD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 218,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 208,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 208,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 187,748 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 167,725 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 167,708 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 161,067 miles

Nearside Rear brake dragging, pads worn lower than o/s

Fail 16 Oct 2018 161,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake dragging, pads worn lower than o/s

Pass 19 Oct 2017 157,647 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 157,647 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 151,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

both front fog lamps cracked.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 151,672 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 52% (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

both front fog lamps cracked.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 134,699 miles

Both front lower arms - front bushes starting to split

Slight play steering rack - offside

Pass 6 Oct 2014 116,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 6 Oct 2014 116,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 14 Oct 2013 95,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,912 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,262 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,060 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 55,060 miles

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

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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RO08 DXD is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RO08 DXD, 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 RO08 DXD registered?

RO08 DXD is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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