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LD08 GWU

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

321,606 mi
Last recorded321,606 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 GWU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 321,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen stone chipped towards the centre. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear sides slight play linkage bar D-Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 321,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen stone chipped towards the centre. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear sides slight play linkage bar D-Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 269,361 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both "d" bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

rear disc brake backplates corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 233,727 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 233,657 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2016 197,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 197,840 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing off track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 159,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 130,670 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 93,994 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 63,662 miles

slight corrosion in front and rear discs

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,839 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,858 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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LD08 GWU is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LD08 GWU, 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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LD08 GWU is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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