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SO08 GXN

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,352 mi
Last recorded157,352 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 GXN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 157,352 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Front subframe corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 150,813 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 150,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush incomplete (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush incomplete (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 150,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 145,928 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 139,033 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor inner edge wear tyre also slightly misshaped inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor inner edge wear tyre also slightly misshaped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2018 128,419 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Subframe (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,703 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 106,639 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,509 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 90,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Feb 2015 75,141 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,390 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 74,390 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 71,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 71,630 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,651 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,200 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,562 miles

Advise:Both rear tyres low on inside edges.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 42,562 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise:Both rear tyres low on inside edges.

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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SO08 GXN is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SO08 GXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO08 GXN registered?

SO08 GXN is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is SO08 GXN safe to buy?

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