Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Honda Elysion?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Honda Elysion?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Honda Elysion?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2008 Honda Elysion reliable?

Based on MOT data from 140 vehicles, the 2008 Honda Elysion has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2008 Honda Elysion?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2008 Honda Elysion are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (34.6% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (29.4% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (23.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Honda Elysion?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Elysion (2008)

140 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.2% first-time pass rate

2008 Honda Elysion

CarHunch analysed 140 real MOT records for the 2008 Honda Elysion. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2008 Honda Elysion passes its MOT on the first attempt 83.2% of the time, which is a solid 3.2 percentage points above the UK average of 80%. However, nearly one in five of these vehicles (19.3%) has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for buyers and suggests closer pre-purchase inspection is warranted.

At around 105,000 miles on the clock, these Elysions show typical mileage for their age, and the average of 1.08 failures per vehicle indicates most get through MOT without major issues. The high advisory count of 5.9 per car suggests minor wear and maintenance items crop up regularly, so budget for upkeep — get a full pre-purchase inspection to catch any lurking defects before you commit.

We have limited data for the 2008 Honda Elysion — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

83.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

19.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.08

Over 5.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

107k

Middle half: 79k–129k

For context

These stats describe 140 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 140 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 34.6%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 23.9%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 22.2%

Oil leak, but not excessive

Suspension & steering 17.3%

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 8.9%

Rear fog lamp missing

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008.

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Based on MOT data from 140 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	139	83%	1.09

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Honda Elysion vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

106,573

typical

78,513

low mileage

128,932

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Honda Elysion vehicles fall between 78,513 and 128,932 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 78,513 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 78,513–128,932 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Honda Elysions sit.

⚠ Over 174,058 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Honda Elysion — Still on the Road

Almost all 2008 Honda Elysions are still on the road.

Strong survival — 106 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.08

Avg failures per vehicle

5.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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