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PY08 DFC

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,725 mi
Last recorded138,725 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 DFC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 138,725 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/S/R OUTER TAIL LIGHT DAMAGED

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 138,450 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/S/R OUTER TAIL LIGHT DAMAGED

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 126,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 126,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,525 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak SHOWING SIGNS OF COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR AREA. ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM BALL JOINT RUBBERS PERISHING .(ADVISE IS PART OF HUB CARRIER,PRESS IN TYPE. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front NSF STEERING GAITER SHOWING SIGNS OF POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK ?,REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front OSF HEAD LAMP DIM ON DIP BEAM,POSSIBLE NEW BULB REQUIRED.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Fail 29 Sep 2022 120,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low AJUSTER NOT WORKING. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect SUSPECT BULB IN WRONG. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak SHOWING SIGNS OF COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR AREA. ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM BALL JOINT RUBBERS PERISHING .(ADVISE IS PART OF HUB CARRIER,PRESS IN TYPE. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front NSF STEERING GAITER SHOWING SIGNS OF POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK ?,REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Pass 7 Jul 2021 114,354 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 114,353 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 98,876 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 71,400 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,155 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,549 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,614 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,968 miles

Oil level low

Sight oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,601 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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PY08 DFC is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PY08 DFC, 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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PY08 DFC is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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