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SL08 OHY

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,247 mi
Last recorded94,247 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 OHY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 94,247 miles

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

Front flexible exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective too limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective too limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge too limit (5.2.3 (e))

PTG light on

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust temporary repair ONLY performed

catalyst heatshield broken

covers fitted obscuring some components

tailgate not opening from outside

Fail 12 Jun 2025 94,236 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front flexible exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective too limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective too limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge too limit (5.2.3 (e))

PTG light on

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

catalyst heatshield broken

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jun 2024 90,488 miles

Front flexible exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective to limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective to limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

PTG light on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair performed-suggest replacement (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted obscuring some components

heatshield on catalyst broken

Fail 20 Jun 2024 90,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexible exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective to limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective to limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

PTG light on

covers fitted obscuring some components

heatshield on catalyst broken

Pass 20 Jun 2023 86,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PTG light on

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2022 82,966 miles

clutch worn

ptg light on

Fail 5 Jul 2022 82,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

clutch worn

ptg light on

Pass 9 Jul 2021 75,518 miles

PTG light on

Fail 8 Jul 2021 75,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PTG light on

Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,391 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 69,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,490 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,582 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 44,392 miles

tailgate not opening

Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,722 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 30,722 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear Tyre cracking/perished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 24,965 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 17,469 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,919 miles

offside wiper rubber slightly split

Fail 14 Mar 2011 14,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside wiper rubber slightly split

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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SL08 OHY is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL08 OHY, 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 SL08 OHY registered?

SL08 OHY is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is SL08 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 OHY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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