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OU08 BYM

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,632 mi
Last recorded162,632 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 BYM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 162,632 miles

Front Headlamp lenses cloudy

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 156,182 miles

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated. Both sides

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 156,182 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated. Both sides

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 149,707 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 149,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 144,384 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 138,673 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 138,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 131,852 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 131,852 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 127,049 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 116,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 102,203 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 102,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,236 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,916 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 78,916 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,789 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,125 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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OU08 BYM is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OU08 BYM, 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 OU08 BYM registered?

OU08 BYM is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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