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PL08 XBS

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,834 mi
Last recorded87,834 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 XBS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 87,834 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 87,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 84,633 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 80,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,218 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 70,095 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,424 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,046 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,395 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,040 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,691 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 45,691 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,730 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,993 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 25,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre treads cracked on offside rear and nearside rear tyres.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,916 miles

Tyre treads cracked on offside rear and nearside rear tyres.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 19,247 miles

All tyres cracked in treads not exposing cords

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 XBS 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 84.2%.

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 PL08 XBS, 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 PL08 XBS registered?

PL08 XBS is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is PL08 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 XBS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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