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MB51 TAR

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,483 mi
Last recorded139,483 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB51 TAR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 139,483 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2025 137,899 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 137,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 136,325 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 135,179 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 131,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 120,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 113,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,960 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 96,960 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,051 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,235 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,388 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/rear tyre is cracking in the tread.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,510 miles

both front tyres cracking between tread

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,187 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 37,187 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,736 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,785 miles

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)

nearside front tyre worn inside

nearside windscreen washer not working

nearside front tyre worn inside

offside front tyre worn inside

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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MB51 TAR is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MB51 TAR, 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 MB51 TAR registered?

MB51 TAR is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is MB51 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB51 TAR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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