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NV08 VAH

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,180 mi
Last recorded155,180 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 VAH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 155,180 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 149,663 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 149,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 144,351 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 140,741 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 135,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 135,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,913 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 124,731 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,775 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

under-trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 94,257 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 85,203 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 80,653 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 57,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 42,007 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 30,851 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 30,851 miles

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

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

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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NV08 VAH is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NV08 VAH, 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 NV08 VAH registered?

NV08 VAH is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is NV08 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV08 VAH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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