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VE08 LUL

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,361 mi
Last recorded124,361 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 LUL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 124,361 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 118,157 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 118,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2024 113,614 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 109,377 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 105,606 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 105,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 101,515 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 101,515 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 95,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17y wearing on inner edge and cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17y wearing on inner edge and cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 92,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50x17y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50x17y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50x17 on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50x17 on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 74,930 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake binding and pads appear to have been hot

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,435 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,436 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,587 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,800 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 29,046 miles

all tyres low on inside edges

Pass 20 May 2011 22,974 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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VE08 LUL is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VE08 LUL, 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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VE08 LUL is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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