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SG08 NSJ

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

191,936 mi
Last recorded191,936 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 NSJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 191,936 miles

Front wishbone bush has slight play (nearside and offside)

Fail 10 Sep 2018 191,936 miles

Front wishbone bush has slight play (nearside and offside)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 179,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 163,729 miles

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Mar 2017 163,725 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Apr 2016 151,100 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear on limit (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 151,000 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear on limit (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 140,681 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 140,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 128,118 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 128,118 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 116,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 104,243 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 104,243 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 88,557 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 84,509 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 84,509 miles

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

Rear 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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SG08 NSJ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SG08 NSJ, 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 SG08 NSJ registered?

SG08 NSJ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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