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RV58 VLP

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,544 mi
Last recorded178,544 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 VLP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 178,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 178,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 168,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep groove on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 159,199 miles

headlamps require a polish

n/s outer cv boot perished

stonechip in screen

Fail 18 Mar 2021 159,199 miles

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

headlamps require a polish

n/s outer cv boot perished

stonechip in screen

Pass 24 Mar 2020 145,712 miles

front discs feel unevenly worn and pads worn low

n/s number plate light innop

Pass 4 Mar 2019 132,891 miles

slight grabbing/vibration from parking brake when applied

Pass 24 Mar 2018 125,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 125,198 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 114,974 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,159 miles

Nearside Rear tyre castled on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre castled on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2015 84,357 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 73,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres bald on edges

metal brake pipes in covers

Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,745 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 37,513 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 37,513 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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RV58 VLP is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RV58 VLP, 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 RV58 VLP registered?

RV58 VLP is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is RV58 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 VLP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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