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OV08 YWU

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,313 mi
Last recorded179,313 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 YWU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 179,313 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 176,237 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 165,361 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 165,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 153,814 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 141,878 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 129,647 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 107,715 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 92,288 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 92,288 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,623 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,474 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,547 miles

Nearside 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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OV08 YWU is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV08 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

OV08 YWU is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is OV08 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 YWU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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