2008 Honda Accord 2.2L Diesel · RF08 NLD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status despite a history of last-minute failures. The most recent test on 30 September 2024 at 178,981 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the issues identified just one week prior were rectified. This follows a pattern where the owner consistently addresses MOT failures to secure a pass, suggesting a reactive but effective approach to basic legal compliance. The vehicle remains roadworthy as of the last test conducted less than nine months ago. The mileage accumulation is consistent with an eighteen-year-old Honda Accord, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between December 2022 and October 2023, the car covered 6,218 miles, which represents a lower-than-average usage period, whereas the 5,419 miles recorded between October 2023 and September 2024 show a return to normal operational levels. The data suggests the vehicle is being used regularly, which is generally beneficial for high-age cars to prevent degradation of seals and rubber components due to stationary periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that likely triggered the recent failures in 2023 and 2024. While the record does not list specific defects for those failures, the proximity of the failures to the passes suggests minor consumable items such as bulbs, wiper blades, or minor light adjustments. Given the 178,000-mile mark, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, control arms, and coil springs is essential. The buyer should also inspect for structural corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points, as these are common points of failure for vehicles of this age and mileage regardless of the MOT history.