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A31 BAL

1983 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,563 mi
Last recorded23,563 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Honda Accord67,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA31 BAL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2009 23,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,012 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 61,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,473 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 58,985 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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A31 BAL is a 1983 Honda Accord in Red 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 A31 BAL, 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 A31 BAL registered?

A31 BAL is a 1983 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A31 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A31 BAL 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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