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RO08 XGB

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,504 mi
Last recorded132,504 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 132,504 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 132,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 116,866 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 116,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Nov 2023 116,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached ball (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 110,456 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS INNER . REST COVERED BY SIDE SKIRTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,860 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 96,458 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 90,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,192 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 75,408 miles

Offside Front wiper is slightly worn (still clearing the screen)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 68,024 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 68,024 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,833 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers

under trays

Fail 12 Nov 2015 59,833 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers

under trays

Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,747 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,002 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,659 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,086 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,255 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,019 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 XGB 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 76.2%.

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 XGB, 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 XGB registered?

RO08 XGB is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is RO08 XGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 XGB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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