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PL57 GNZ

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

273,504 mi
Last recorded273,504 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 GNZ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 273,504 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt vehicle presented with child seat fitted. unable to inspect repair due to obstruction ()

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 273,500 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 245,508 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2018 245,408 miles

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

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 225,913 miles

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 225,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 208,103 miles

O/S/R tyre showing signs of cracks on inner sidewall

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 208,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre showing signs of cracks on inner sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 183,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2014 169,447 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 144,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 120,149 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 120,309 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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PL57 GNZ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PL57 GNZ, 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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PL57 GNZ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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