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LB08 VAV

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,880 mi
Last recorded104,880 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 VAV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 104,880 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 104,867 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 100,562 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,158 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 89,814 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,925 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 75,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,400 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 69,400 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle too low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 16 Feb 2018 69,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,831 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,038 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,412 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 64,412 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,035 miles

Nearside and offside slight damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2013 59,727 miles

Offside damaged

Offside wipper slight deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,450 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 46,525 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 46,525 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge but ok at time of test

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 VAV is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LB08 VAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB08 VAV registered?

LB08 VAV is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is LB08 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 VAV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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