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N5 DFD

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,229 mi
Last recorded111,229 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 DFD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 111,229 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 111,229 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 107,618 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s springs light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 101,144 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

windshield washes low effort be washing windshield

Fail 14 Jul 2020 101,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

windshield washes low effort be washing windshield

Pass 16 Jul 2019 94,162 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,589 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 82,432 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,328 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 74,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,189 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 69,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 54,942 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,330 miles

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

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,870 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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N5 DFD is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N5 DFD, 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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N5 DFD is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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