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YB08 OXL

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,631 mi
Last recorded78,631 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 OXL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 78,631 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,338 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 77,338 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 75,695 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 73,153 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,994 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 71,989 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 71,180 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 71,180 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 68,711 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 63,348 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,429 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,327 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,021 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,110 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,055 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 33,055 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,055 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,213 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,087 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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YB08 OXL is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB08 OXL, 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 YB08 OXL registered?

YB08 OXL is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is YB08 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 OXL shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB08 OXL have outstanding finance?

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