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RV08 RZN

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,969 mi
Last recorded179,969 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 RZN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 179,969 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 171,728 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 171,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 165,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 158,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 149,572 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 24 May 2022 149,572 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 25 May 2021 138,052 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 138,052 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 117,535 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 113,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 105,727 miles

poor image off side headlamp

Pass 22 Dec 2017 101,167 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 101,167 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 92,250 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 78,675 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 72,916 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,916 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front 225/40R18 Tyres wearing On Shoulders 3.5mm

Front Wipers Smearing Slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 63,954 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front 225/40R18 Tyres wearing On Shoulders 3.5mm

Front Wipers Smearing Slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,911 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 55,911 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,413 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,094 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 RZN is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

RV08 RZN is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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