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LB08 FCA

2008 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,048 mi
Last recorded154,048 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 FCA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2023 154,048 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 150,189 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small flex pipe and mounting leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Headlamp illuminates when on position lamp setting (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 150,188 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small flex pipe and mounting leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Headlamp illuminates when on position lamp setting (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 146,580 miles

BLOW FROM EXHAUST FRONT SECTION AT HANGER

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSR TYRE 2014

Track rod end ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY FROM INNER RACK JOINTS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 137,376 miles

ns outer sill damaged

nsf tyre outer side wall damaged

parking brake lever travel high

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust front flexi section mesh adrift

play in rear anti roll bar mounting bushs

Fail 24 Nov 2020 139,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust front flexi section mesh adrift

ns outer sill damaged

nsf tyre outer side wall damaged

parking brake lever travel high

play in rear anti roll bar mounting bushs

Pass 25 Nov 2019 134,498 miles

DRIVERS WIPER BLADE LEAVES A LINE

OSF BACK PLATE CORRODING

OSF BEAM PATTERN WEAK

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON BATTERY

SLIGHT RESISTANCE ON NSR WHEEL WHEN TURNING

Pass 13 Nov 2018 129,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn to 0 on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front headlight beam pattern weak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 129,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn to 0 on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front headlight beam pattern weak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 124,919 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid below max

centre exhaust joint corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 124,919 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid below max

centre exhaust joint corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 120,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 114,224 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 107,267 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 107,267 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers both worn/smeary

Pass 28 Nov 2013 99,664 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 88,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front wiper blades are worn

Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,829 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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LB08 FCA is a 2008 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB08 FCA, 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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LB08 FCA is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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