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GJ08 HWZ

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,345 mi
Last recorded112,345 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HWZ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 112,345 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 112,283 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.77 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 100,537 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 100,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached strut bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 88,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 80,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 71,819 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2022 71,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2021 65,935 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 61,621 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 52,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 43,320 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 34,322 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 27,416 miles

engine covered

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre sidewall perished

o/s front tyre uneven worn

Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 20,973 miles

two rears tyre side wall partial failure stracture and offside tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,481 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 19,481 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side front tyre has wall cut

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

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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GJ08 HWZ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ08 HWZ, 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 GJ08 HWZ registered?

GJ08 HWZ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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