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PJ08 YJH

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,998 mi
Last recorded140,998 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 YJH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 140,998 miles

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

Offside Front Washer jet inop

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 140,980 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Washer jet inop

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 137,462 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS OPAQUE

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON 2.5MM TREAD

ADVISE BOTH LOWER BALL JOINT BOOTS CRACKING

ADVISE CORROSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

ADVISE HEAT SHIELD CORRODED AND LOOSE

ADVISE REAR PADS UNEVEN WEAR

Fail 10 Aug 2023 137,462 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

ADVISE BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS OPAQUE

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON 2.5MM TREAD

ADVISE BOTH LOWER BALL JOINT BOOTS CRACKING

ADVISE CORROSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

ADVISE HEAT SHIELD CORRODED AND LOOSE

ADVISE REAR PADS UNEVEN WEAR

Pass 15 Aug 2022 132,128 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 126,015 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe sealing ring worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged

Front exhaust heat shields loose but secure

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 119,585 miles

Front exhaust heat shields deteriorated but supported

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 119,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust heat shields deteriorated but supported

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 51/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 10/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge cracking/perishing. Dot 51/18

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 109,438 miles

CATALYST HEAST SHIELD LOOSE

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 99,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres perishing in tread (205/55r16)

heat shield on cat convertor loose

Pass 27 May 2017 93,255 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 93,255 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,528 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 76,650 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 76,650 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,472 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 53,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2012 41,597 miles

Rear tyres going bold on inner edges.

Pass 13 May 2011 30,048 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 YJH is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PJ08 YJH, 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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PJ08 YJH is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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