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LG08 XLW

2008 Honda Accord

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,974 mi
Last recorded159,974 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 XLW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 159,974 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 159,881 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 154,464 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 139,244 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 139,244 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 131,523 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 131,523 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside rear (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front both (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror insecure offside (8.1.1)

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

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

off side rear disc scored

Pass 8 Jul 2016 121,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 113,916 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 113,916 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 104,884 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 104,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 95,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,946 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,579 miles

Transmission oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2012 85,577 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 84,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,793 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 XLW is a 2008 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,204cc diesel 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 LG08 XLW, 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 XLW is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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