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J12 AHR

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,850 mi
Last recorded133,850 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 AHR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 133,850 miles

Tailgate can only be opened from the inside

Fail 17 Nov 2025 133,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tailgate can only be opened from the inside

Pass 19 Nov 2024 132,815 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust/corrosion on under body area and various suspension parts

Pass 16 Aug 2023 130,947 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 129,832 miles

ADVISE CORROSION ON REAR SPRINGS

ADVISE FRONT WIPERS SMEARING ON SCREEN

ADVISE OSF LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT CRACKING

Pass 5 Oct 2021 128,341 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective cut to cords. ()

Fail 6 Oct 2020 126,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers juddering

Pass 24 Oct 2019 125,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 121,090 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 110,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge, and slight wear on the inner edge, no cords showing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge, slight wear on the inner edge no cords showing

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 100,516 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,857 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 90,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 80,037 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 70,010 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,995 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,980 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,724 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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J12 AHR is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J12 AHR, 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 J12 AHR registered?

J12 AHR is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is J12 AHR safe to buy?

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