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OV08 GVO

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,863 mi
Last recorded133,863 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 GVO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 133,863 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 133,863 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 118,946 miles

front brakes wearing low

rear brakes wearing low

slight play rear anti-roll D bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2017 106,085 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,645 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 80,761 miles

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

front tyres feathering low on edges

rear number plate deteriorated

rear pads worn low

Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,761 miles

front tyres feathering low on edges

rear number plate deteriorated

rear pads worn low

Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,404 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,461 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,685 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 25,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 25,810 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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OV08 GVO is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OV08 GVO, 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 OV08 GVO registered?

OV08 GVO is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is OV08 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 GVO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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