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GJ08 MBV

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

202,296 mi
Last recorded202,296 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 MBV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 202,296 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 201,101 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 168,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 168,530 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 136,370 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 136,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 118,193 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 118,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 111,313 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,282 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 106,282 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Offside head lamp poor pattern

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,711 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,814 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 80,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,337 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,656 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,592 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,706 miles

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

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 MBV is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MBV, 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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GJ08 MBV is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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