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RE08 LYS

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,799 mi
Last recorded140,799 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 LYS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 140,799 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 140,799 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 132,102 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/ F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Fail 5 Nov 2021 132,102 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/ F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 13 Nov 2020 116,694 miles

Front both sides, headlamp aims slightly deteriorated

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 112,430 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 106,359 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,017 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 9,779 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 9,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 87,340 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 84,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil needs slight top up

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside registration lamp originally wasn't working, it came on and worked fine through out the test - Customer to monitor

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

Tested wet

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 83,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,428 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,909 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,485 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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RE08 LYS is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RE08 LYS, 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 RE08 LYS registered?

RE08 LYS is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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