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WJ08 XMM

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,213 mi
Last recorded111,213 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 XMM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 111,213 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 107,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looking worn down,lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer side wall ()

Pass 6 Mar 2024 101,842 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 101,842 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 95,532 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 95,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,903 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 89,899 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST EMMITS BLUE SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 84,328 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 83,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 80,831 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,570 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,580 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 74,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,459 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 59,913 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013
Fail 19 Feb 2013 51,139 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WJ08 XMM is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel 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 WJ08 XMM, 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 WJ08 XMM registered?

WJ08 XMM is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WJ08 XMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 XMM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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