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A516 XTF

1983 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,094 mi
Last recorded69,094 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Honda Accord67,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA516 XTF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 69,094 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2018 69,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,630 miles

power steering rack has a slight leak

Fail 25 Sep 2017 67,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

power steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,997 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,564 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,964 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,296 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,133 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,717 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,671 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs pitted slightly.

n/s/f strut shaft cover split.

o/s/f door mirror loose

o/s/f seat has movement in mounts

slight corrosion o/s/r sill panel.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,077 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f seat moves slightly.

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover breaking up.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,397 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 49,543 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,949 miles

Co content low.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch feels worn.

fuel filler neck corroded.

slight movement in n/s/f seat.

Fail 21 Jul 2006 48,949 miles

Co content low.

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch feels worn.

fuel filler neck corroded.

slight movement in n/s/f seat.

Pass 19 Jul 2005 48,310 miles

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

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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A516 XTF is a 1983 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A516 XTF, 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 A516 XTF registered?

A516 XTF is a 1983 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 1983.

Is A516 XTF safe to buy?

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