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A373 BUF

1983 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

61,494 mi
Last recorded61,494 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 Honda Accord67,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA373 BUF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,494 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on

radiator leaking

rear wind screen replaced by perspex and taped into place

Fail 15 Oct 2007 61,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on

radiator leaking

rear wind screen replaced by perspex and taped into place

Fail 9 Oct 2007 61,488 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

brake warning light on

radiator leaking

rear wind screen replaced by perspex and taped into place

Pass 3 Oct 2006 58,945 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 58,945 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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A373 BUF is a 1983 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A373 BUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A373 BUF?

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What year was A373 BUF registered?

A373 BUF is a 1983 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 August 1983.

Is A373 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A373 BUF shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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