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SC57 GCV

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

207,247 mi
Last recorded207,247 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 GCV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 207,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are getting low x2 (3.5.1g)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all4 tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

o/s/flowerspot light glass broken

plastic covers over outer sills

Fail 10 Aug 2016 207,246 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete worn exposing metal pedal (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn O/S N/S D shape bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are getting low x2 (3.5.1g)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all4 tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

o/s/flowerspot light glass broken

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 10 Jul 2015 184,408 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 160,417 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 May 2014 160,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge almost to cords

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jan 2014 155,899 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate cracked

front tyres just under 3mm, rear tyres 5mm

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2014 155,899 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate cracked

front tyres just under 3mm, rear tyres 5mm

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2013 136,089 miles

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

engine noise

front fog lamp damaged

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2013 136,089 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

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

engine noise

front fog lamp damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2012 115,438 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 115,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 90,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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SC57 GCV is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SC57 GCV, 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 SC57 GCV registered?

SC57 GCV is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is SC57 GCV safe to buy?

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