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SG08 XLS

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,813 mi
Last recorded108,813 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Uneven Wear To Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack Damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 108,810 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Uneven Wear To Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack Damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 101,106 miles

exhaust cat heat sheild loose

Fail 3 Apr 2018 101,106 miles

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

exhaust cat heat sheild loose

Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,863 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 18 Mar 2016 75,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,692 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,122 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,695 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,477 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,425 miles

cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

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 XLS is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SG08 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

SG08 XLS is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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