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LG08 ESF

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,218 mi
Last recorded153,218 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 ESF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 153,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 136,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2021 135,926 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour bulbs different colours (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated, beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 118,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 118,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 105,282 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

nearside headlamp light out put weak

Pass 5 Dec 2018 86,131 miles

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 10 Dec 2017 69,637 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

N.S.R parking brake low

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 55,698 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 8 Dec 2015 52,506 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 51,262 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,622 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 47,509 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 47,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,060 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,838 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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LG08 ESF is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LG08 ESF, 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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LG08 ESF is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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