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RO08 VZR

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,669 mi
Last recorded159,669 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VZR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 159,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 150,685 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 146,404 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 142,547 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 137,326 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 137,326 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontal bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 128,237 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 128,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 124,386 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 124,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 93,773 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 93,773 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,523 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,193 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,621 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,594 miles

both rear tyres below 1.6mm on inner edge of tyre and tread feathered

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,842 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,186 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,586 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

both rear tyres on legal limits

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 VZR is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO08 VZR, 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 RO08 VZR registered?

RO08 VZR is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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