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AE08 ZLJ

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

267,947 mi
Last recorded267,947 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 ZLJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 267,947 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

mil light on

Fail 5 Jun 2020 267,919 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

mil light on

Pass 18 Nov 2019 241,180 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 241,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 205,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 177,924 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 143,316 miles

engine mangement lamp on

Pass 11 Oct 2017 143,242 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 139,639 miles

Catalytic converter heatshield loose / rattling

Fail 24 Apr 2017 139,639 miles

Catalytic converter heatshield loose / rattling

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 118,797 miles

Battery partially insecure

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

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

Pass 7 May 2015 100,252 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 100,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,486 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 89,486 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 77,490 miles

n/s/r tyre mishaped

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 8 May 2012 59,482 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 49,086 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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AE08 ZLJ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AE08 ZLJ, 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 AE08 ZLJ registered?

AE08 ZLJ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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