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OE57 VBC

2008 Honda Accord

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,806 mi
Last recorded181,806 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 VBC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 181,806 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower Undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 181,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower Undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 170,271 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2021 163,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2020 158,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 2 Feb 2019 148,072 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 148,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 135,733 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 135,733 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 128,789 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 128,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 109,781 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 109,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 94,688 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 82,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,059 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 67,151 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,151 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,735 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,791 miles

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

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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OE57 VBC is a 2008 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OE57 VBC, 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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OE57 VBC is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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