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HY08 VVN

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

307,023 mi
Last recorded307,023 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VVN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 307,023 miles

eml iluminated

Fail 4 Sep 2017 306,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels cable disconected (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

eml iluminated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 297,176 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak ()

mil light on

Fail 20 Feb 2017 287,115 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak ()

mil light on

Pass 5 Nov 2016 286,472 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 286,307 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML iluminated

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 9 Jul 2016 277,249 miles

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

engine light is on.

Fail 8 Jul 2016 277,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light is on.

under shield hanging loose.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 263,457 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 263,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

EML iluminated

Pass 1 Dec 2015 254,485 miles

Engine management light is on

Fail 30 Nov 2015 254,349 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner clip (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light is on

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 236,902 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2015 221,574 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 221,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2014 209,303 miles

both rear brake calipers have brake fluid on the back of them

front brake pads worn close to wear indicators

Pass 27 Jun 2014 197,082 miles

nearside and offside front track rod nut securing device liquid type

nearside front bottom ball joint nut securing device liquid type

Pass 27 Feb 2014 180,636 miles

both front tyres have small cuts to inner side wall

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limits on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 156,142 miles

MIL on

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 156,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

MIL on

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 130,030 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 128,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber wearing

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2013 128,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber wearing

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2012 118,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 118,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 96,316 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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HY08 VVN is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HY08 VVN, 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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HY08 VVN is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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