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J16 JVL

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,223 mi
Last recorded145,223 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 JVL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 145,223 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 145,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 136,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 129,563 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 129,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 121,345 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2022 113,908 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 113,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 108,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt full seat belt inspection not possible

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 108,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid prs (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt full seat belt inspection not possible

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 102,795 miles

both front beam patterns poor

engine mount play in

o-s-f lower suspension arm slight play in engine mount

o-s-f rack end slight play in

Fail 24 Jul 2020 102,795 miles

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

both front beam patterns poor

engine mount play in

o-s-f lower suspension arm slight play in engine mount

o-s-f rack end slight play in

Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,337 miles

rear engine mount

rear engine mount has play

Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,397 miles

rear anti roll bar link corroded both front tyres wearing low on inner edge o-s-r tyre on 1.6-2mm n-s-r child seat fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 87,397 miles

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

rear anti roll bar link corroded both front tyres wearing low on inner edge o-s-r tyre on 1.6-2mm n-s-r child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 76,552 miles

front pads and discs low and corroded

n-s-f n-s-r o-s-f tyres all getting low on inner edges

n-s-r child seat fitted

rear brake imbalance 129per cent only just passed brake test

Pass 23 Jul 2016 66,774 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 66,774 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,027 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 52,162 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 32,524 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 23,710 miles

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

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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J16 JVL is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J16 JVL, 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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J16 JVL is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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