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OW57 AYJ

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,009 mi
Last recorded79,009 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW57 AYJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,009 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 74,707 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 74,707 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,523 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 66,523 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 57,990 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 57,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,180 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 38,971 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 38,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Scratched (8.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 31,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2014 31,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2013 21,147 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 20,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 20,234 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 16,197 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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OW57 AYJ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OW57 AYJ, 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

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What year was OW57 AYJ registered?

OW57 AYJ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is OW57 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW57 AYJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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