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WL08 LHV

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,081 mi
Last recorded139,081 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 LHV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 139,081 miles

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

Interior bonnet release faulty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2019 139,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Interior bonnet release faulty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 134,723 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 134,723 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 129,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 129,599 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 124,695 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 120,489 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 120,489 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 9 May 2014 115,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 111,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 22 Jun 2012 103,625 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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WL08 LHV is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL08 LHV, 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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WL08 LHV is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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