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PJ08 DFN

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,152 mi
Last recorded193,152 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 DFN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2021 193,152 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 187,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 183,578 miles

Front anti roll bar links have slight play

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 171,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both link rod (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 171,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both link rod (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 160,418 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 135,708 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,487 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,253 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,673 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,695 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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PJ08 DFN 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 83.3%.

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 PJ08 DFN, 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 PJ08 DFN registered?

PJ08 DFN is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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