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YR08 EXJ

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

224,796 mi
Last recorded224,796 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 EXJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 224,796 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 216,871 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 208,454 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 201,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 196,035 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 191,243 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 182,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 172,097 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 172,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 162,579 miles

Nearside Front chips in zone b (passenger side) of windscreen

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 162,579 miles

Nearside Front chips in zone b (passenger side) of windscreen

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 142,886 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 120,465 miles

Slight play to both rear inner anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play to both rear outer anti-roll bar links

Fail 11 Feb 2014 120,465 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play to both rear inner anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play to both rear outer anti-roll bar links

Pass 13 Feb 2013 102,024 miles

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 81,853 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 81,853 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YR08 EXJ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR08 EXJ, 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 YR08 EXJ registered?

YR08 EXJ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 EXJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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