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SW08 ETU

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,029 mi
Last recorded84,029 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 ETU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 84,029 miles

all suspension and steering components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2025 80,546 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 80,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear@42%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 75,782 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 70,973 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 70,973 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 66,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,962 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,930 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 53,841 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,650 miles

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode but passed the roller brake test.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,784 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 42,783 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,356 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,188 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 27,119 miles

offside rear seat belt fraying

Fail 2 Apr 2014 27,119 miles

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

offside rear seat belt fraying

Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,087 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 18,450 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,219 miles

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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SW08 ETU is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW08 ETU, 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 SW08 ETU registered?

SW08 ETU is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SW08 ETU safe to buy?

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