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GL08 DWD

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

244,265 mi
Last recorded244,265 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 DWD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 244,265 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 244,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 219,077 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 184,344 miles

n/s/f headlamp misty

Fail 10 Jun 2013 146,078 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noisy front drive belt pulleys ; alternator or power steering etc

Pass 10 Jun 2013 146,078 miles

noisy front drive belt pulleys ; alternator or power steering etc

Pass 14 Jun 2012 106,816 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

oil leakage from gear box via flywheel

Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,143 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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GL08 DWD is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL08 DWD, 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 GL08 DWD registered?

GL08 DWD is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is GL08 DWD safe to buy?

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