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YB08 OXM

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,428 mi
Last recorded89,428 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 89,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 82,101 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 79,243 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear not excesive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper heat shield loose

Fail 8 May 2024 79,230 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear not excesive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper heat shield loose

Pass 10 May 2023 76,732 miles

Central Front travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear undertray and part heat shield insecure

Pass 11 May 2022 74,206 miles

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

Central Front travel on handbrake lever

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 71,429 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 69,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 66,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 66,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 63,426 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2017 59,670 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 May 2016 56,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 50,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osf fog light damaged

Fail 14 May 2015 50,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osf fog light damaged

Pass 22 May 2014 45,126 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 May 2013 38,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2013 38,262 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2012 31,518 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 24,772 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 OXM 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 OXM, 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 OXM registered?

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

Is YB08 OXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 OXM 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.

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