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A535 VAB

1983 Honda Accord

Beige Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,738 mi
Last recorded100,738 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Honda Accord67,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA535 VAB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 100,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust excessivly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

extensive welding to floors and sills

Pass 9 Mar 2021 94,089 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 93,676 miles

both sills corroding

offside rear tyre surface cracks

Pass 9 May 2014 93,608 miles

rear tyres surface cracks

Fail 24 Apr 2014 93,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

rear tyres surface cracks

Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,334 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor 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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A535 VAB is a 1983 Honda Accord in Beige with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A535 VAB, 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 A535 VAB registered?

A535 VAB is a 1983 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 August 1983.

Is A535 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A535 VAB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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