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RO08 XGC

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,621 mi
Last recorded112,621 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 112,621 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 112,621 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 112,621 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 104,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

undersealed under vehicle

Fail 6 Feb 2024 104,213 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

undersealed under vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2023 101,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 97,760 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 93,089 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

some corrosion started on exhaust at joins and hangers

Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,976 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,320 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has some undulation

Offside Rear Inner tyre has some undulation

Fail 7 Mar 2018 84,142 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has some undulation

Offside Rear Inner tyre has some undulation

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,786 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 76,785 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,368 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 67,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,761 miles

nsf brake bind

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,457 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades torn

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,675 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,332 miles

shoulder wear offside rear tyre and close to legal limit

Fail 8 Mar 2012 35,270 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

shoulder wear offside rear tyre and close to legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,317 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear brake is slightly binding on

offside front wiper is starting to split

offside rear brake is slightly binding on

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 XGC is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

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

Is RO08 XGC safe to buy?

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