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RY58 FAU

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,157 mi
Last recorded151,157 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY58 FAU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 151,157 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 151,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 133,200 miles

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

Nearside body damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 133,200 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside body damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 125,469 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

nearside front steering arm has slight play

nearside front worn on outer edges close to failure

Fail 8 Mar 2019 125,469 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged and has buldge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

nearside front steering arm has slight play

nearside front worn on outer edges close to failure

Pass 5 Feb 2018 123,320 miles

battery is loosely fitted and close to a failure

both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes are worn

nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

nearside steering arm are worn

offside front tyre is bald on the inner and outer edge

rear brake discs are worn/ damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2018 123,320 miles

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

battery is loosely fitted and close to a failure

both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes are worn

nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

nearside steering arm are worn

offside front tyre is bald on the inner and outer edge

rear brake discs are worn/ damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2017 111,139 miles

nearside steering rack arm is slightly worn

offside mirror glass is broken and close to a failure

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes are worn

Fail 23 Jan 2017 111,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing mirror mounted (1.4.A.2b)

nearside steering rack arm is slightly worn

offside mirror glass is broken and close to a failure

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes are worn

Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,389 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 92,389 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,314 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 71,822 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has bald outer edge and near to limit

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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RY58 FAU is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RY58 FAU, 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 RY58 FAU registered?

RY58 FAU is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is RY58 FAU safe to buy?

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