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RO08 XFG

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

201,239 mi
Last recorded201,239 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 201,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 201,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubs on strutt during lock to lock check (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 178,356 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 178,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 161,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases up near manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 161,009 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2015 139,053 miles

Both front tyres close to wear markers

Fail 22 Apr 2015 126,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2015 126,668 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2014 106,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 21 Aug 2014 106,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 4 Mar 2014 85,572 miles

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

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

nearsde front brake hose has slight twist in it but in no way effecting its ability to operate corectly

offside front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread but no cords can be seen

Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,337 miles

Both front anti roll bar links have very slight play.

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,941 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,822 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 29,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Taxi licenes on screen could be moved further to the n/s .Both front side windows are tinted.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,370 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 20,415 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,137 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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RO08 XFG is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XFG, 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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RO08 XFG is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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