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M121 DRU

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,339 mi
Last recorded109,339 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 DRU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 109,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is starting to lose tread pattern on both edges and is also worn to 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake dust shield loose but still secure

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is starting to lose tread pattern on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 109,311 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose 1 wheel nut is cross threaded on stud, and is not making contact with wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is starting to lose tread pattern on both edges and is also worn to 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake dust shield loose but still secure

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is starting to lose tread pattern on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 106,657 miles

Offside Rear brake dust shield insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2024 97,699 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 87,365 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 87,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 87,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 85,371 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 81,890 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 79,913 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 77,982 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,729 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 70,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Stepping Slightly On Inner Edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,717 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 58,717 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,252 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 50,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,122 miles

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

front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,870 miles

rear tyres worn unevan

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,243 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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M121 DRU is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M121 DRU, 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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What year was M121 DRU registered?

M121 DRU is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is M121 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M121 DRU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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