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GL08 SBV

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,092 mi
Last recorded132,092 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 SBV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 132,092 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 124,980 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 120,699 miles

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 120,687 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 116,130 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 113,315 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 110,094 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Apr 2019 102,885 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,623 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,822 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 87,822 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 83,678 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 82,627 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,162 miles

Tyres all round are starting to crack/perish on the sidewalls.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 64,251 miles

O/S/R brake pads are wearing thin and show signs of binding/getting hot.

front wipers starting to get a bit smeary.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 52,210 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 SBV is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL08 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

GL08 SBV is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is GL08 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 SBV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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