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MF08 HJC

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,079 mi
Last recorded185,079 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 HJC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2020 185,079 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 8 Jul 2019 167,580 miles

oil misting around steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2018 155,151 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both are worn (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear corrosion to prescribed areas

Pass 1 Mar 2017 145,021 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 128,128 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 128,128 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure front (1.1.A.3a)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 113,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 92,140 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,384 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 55,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

headlamp washers not working

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,534 miles

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

both front discs worn

Fail 24 Feb 2011 36,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front 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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MF08 HJC is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MF08 HJC, 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 HJC is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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