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WV08 JGY

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,262 mi
Last recorded168,262 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 JGY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 168,262 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front\rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 168,262 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front\rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 154,247 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front\rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake travel long

Fail 20 Jul 2023 154,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front\rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake travel long

Pass 2 Aug 2022 143,847 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2022 143,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 140,276 miles

front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 137,639 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2020 137,639 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2019 134,685 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 128,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 122,839 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r - unable to inspect seat belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 122,838 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted n/s/r - unable to inspect seat belt

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 115,640 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 115,640 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 13 Apr 2015 109,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 109,089 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 96,966 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,046 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,878 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,953 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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WV08 JGY 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 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 WV08 JGY, 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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WV08 JGY is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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