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RY57 RCV

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,313 mi
Last recorded95,313 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 RCV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 95,313 miles

ADVISE ALL 4 TYRES LOW AND PERISHING

Pass 14 Dec 2024 92,391 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 89,372 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 85,459 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,247 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,187 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,543 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 71,115 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,148 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,955 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 59,718 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 59,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,800 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 52,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,769 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake disc very corrided

Fail 13 Sep 2013 44,768 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake disc very corrided

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2011 36,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CRODDED

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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RY57 RCV is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RY57 RCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY57 RCV registered?

RY57 RCV is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is RY57 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY57 RCV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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