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PL08 AWW

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

220,323 mi
Last recorded220,323 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 AWW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 220,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 206,284 miles

oil leaks on engine

Pass 20 Mar 2018 187,692 miles

Anti- Roll bar D bushes have slight play

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear close to failure limit (3.5.1g)

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 163,164 miles

Front number plate slightly insecure

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 163,164 miles

Front number plate slightly insecure

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 138,215 miles

Nearside Rear antiroll bar bush has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 119,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 119,799 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 93,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wipers smearing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,042 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 55,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,952 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 18,801 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 18,801 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,467 miles

All brake discs rusty

Both front tyres and offside rear tyre perishing

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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PL08 AWW is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PL08 AWW, 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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PL08 AWW is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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