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YR08 NLR

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,683 mi
Last recorded164,683 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 NLR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 164,683 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 147,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 147,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 136,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 125,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 125,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 114,146 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 102,850 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 87,968 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 80,013 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,110 miles

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

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

dipped headlamp beams slightly blurred

Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

headlamps rather blurred beam patterns?

Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front brake pads about 80%worn

Fail 16 Aug 2016 68,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front brake pads about 80%worn

Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,718 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 53,525 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,144 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,879 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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YR08 NLR is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NLR, 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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YR08 NLR is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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