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RV08 CXR

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,016 mi
Last recorded172,016 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 CXR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 172,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 172,016 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 163,445 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 151,895 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 139,200 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 128,193 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 119,305 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 119,292 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 116,009 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 103,623 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,359 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 91,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,855 miles

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

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

Nearside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,791 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 83,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour wasn't fitted correctly (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,579 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 79,578 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,497 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 71,120 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,120 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,373 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 59,881 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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RV08 CXR 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 72.7%.

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 RV08 CXR, 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 RV08 CXR registered?

RV08 CXR is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RV08 CXR safe to buy?

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