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HN08 NRJ

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,699 mi
Last recorded155,699 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 NRJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 155,699 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 155,699 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 142,584 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 124,691 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 124,691 miles

Front Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 108,060 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,913 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,974 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 93,804 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 93,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 90,670 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,142 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 87,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,962 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 72,924 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 65,406 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 57,960 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Apr 2013 50,671 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,832 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,596 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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HN08 NRJ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 HN08 NRJ, 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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HN08 NRJ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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