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A197 CMV

1983 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,117 mi
Last recorded112,117 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1983 Honda Accord67,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA197 CMV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2009 112,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 110,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 108,208 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 106,213 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 106,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A197 CMV is a 1983 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 67,024 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A197 CMV, 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 43 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A197 CMV registered?

A197 CMV is a 1983 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 August 1983.

Is A197 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A197 CMV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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