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MF08 HHR

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,196 mi
Last recorded130,196 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 HHR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 130,196 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 123,566 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 123,566 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced front both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 116,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 110,029 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 110,029 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 102,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 95,526 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 95,463 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective front both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 88,599 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 88,599 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured o/s front and n/s front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,554 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,803 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,539 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 74,535 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH FRONT BADLY PERISHED (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 73,189 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,121 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 64,900 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 64,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 56,080 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 39,695 miles

Oil leak

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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MF08 HHR is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF08 HHR, 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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MF08 HHR is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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