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A490 PDV

1984 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

57,838 mi
Last recorded57,838 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Honda Accord71,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA490 PDV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2011 57,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades deteriorated

ofside and nearside front bumper insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,490 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 54,490 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,527 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 21,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A490 PDV is a 1984 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1984 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 71,802 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 A490 PDV, 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 42 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A490 PDV registered?

A490 PDV is a 1984 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 April 1984.

Is A490 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A490 PDV 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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