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RV08 CXT

2008 Honda Accord

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,211 mi
Last recorded159,211 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 CXT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 159,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 152,919 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 152,914 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 152,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering system (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm front bush cracking

both rear innersills corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 142,712 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 132,303 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 132,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 122,124 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 122,124 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 113,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 113,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Apr 2015 101,967 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,361 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,338 miles

both front tyres wearing - nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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 CXT is a 2008 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

RV08 CXT is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is RV08 CXT safe to buy?

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