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RV08 ZRU

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,849 mi
Last recorded129,849 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 ZRU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 129,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2024 129,721 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 129,338 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 123,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 123,714 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 117,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,788 miles

N/S/F calliper bleeding nipple broken but not leaking

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 104,788 miles

N/S/F calliper bleeding nipple broken but not leaking

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,953 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine coves and undertray fitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,985 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,681 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 69,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2015 69,509 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,132 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 62,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,470 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,411 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre has wear on edges

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,640 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 ZRU is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,209cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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