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OW08 BTE

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,372 mi
Last recorded137,372 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 BTE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 137,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 127,264 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 121,873 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 116,638 miles

Central Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering column bush (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 116,282 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 113,110 miles

free play noted at lower column (close to maximum limit

Pass 22 Feb 2019 104,664 miles

light movement noted to half way down column

Fail 22 Feb 2019 104,664 miles

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

light movement noted to half way down column

Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,088 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 93,088 miles

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 2 Feb 2017 82,519 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,419 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,605 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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OW08 BTE is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OW08 BTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OW08 BTE?

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What year was OW08 BTE registered?

OW08 BTE is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is OW08 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 BTE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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