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SM08 RVC

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,526 mi
Last recorded132,526 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 RVC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 132,526 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 130,676 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 130,675 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 130,668 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 129,037 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 126,709 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 126,709 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 121,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 1.6mm and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 121,034 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 1.6mm and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Parking brake lever has no reserve travel lever on caliper was seized- (-freed off- ) (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,892 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,924 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,108 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,927 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,942 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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SM08 RVC is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM08 RVC, 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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SM08 RVC is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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