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BJ08 VBT

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,206 mi
Last recorded115,206 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VBT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 115,206 miles

undercarriage corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2025 108,259 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Non Repairable

Pass 5 Apr 2024 97,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 97,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 93,400 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 90,846 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 90,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc appears overheated, brake efforts also lower

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2021 90,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc appears overheated, brake efforts also lower

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2020 89,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 83,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jul 2018 77,036 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 68,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,720 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 38,549 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 30,467 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 29,171 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking around tread [no cords exposed]

Pass 20 May 2013 21,978 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 21,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2012 13,381 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 3,520 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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BJ08 VBT is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BJ08 VBT, 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 BJ08 VBT registered?

BJ08 VBT is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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