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SW08 JXX

2008 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,945 mi
Last recorded89,945 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 JXX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 89,945 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2025 77,388 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 63,712 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 49,510 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 43,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 43,453 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 38,005 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 27,327 miles

warning triangle on dash?

Pass 28 May 2018 23,415 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 22,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front washer jets partially blocked. Still sufficient water distribution to clean screen

Pass 13 May 2016 20,496 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 19,167 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 17,426 miles

both front tyres light cracking in tread

Pass 28 May 2013 15,579 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 13,710 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 13,710 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 11,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing tread edges

n/s/f tyre has slight cut and buffed outer sidewall

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 JXX is a 2008 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JXX, 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 SW08 JXX registered?

SW08 JXX is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is SW08 JXX safe to buy?

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