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LY08 ROU

2008 Honda Accord

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,892 mi
Last recorded164,892 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 ROU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 164,892 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 164,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 154,952 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 154,952 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 149,841 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 140,663 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 119,213 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 119,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 112,783 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,237 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit and edges worn

Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,669 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 89,669 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,177 miles

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

pitting and surface corrosion too front brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,720 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 52,712 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 44,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs worn.

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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LY08 ROU is a 2008 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LY08 ROU, 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 LY08 ROU registered?

LY08 ROU is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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