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SW08 SUF

2008 Honda Accord

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,116 mi
Last recorded129,116 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 SUF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 129,116 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 129,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 111,437 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt twisted but not affecting function

Nearside washer jet partially blocked (still sufficient water to clean screen)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 111,437 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear seatbelt twisted but not affecting function

Nearside washer jet partially blocked (still sufficient water to clean screen)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 95,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 95,150 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 82,088 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,077 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,943 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,850 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 45,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 SUF is a 2008 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SW08 SUF, 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 SUF registered?

SW08 SUF is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is SW08 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 SUF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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