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A5 RMX

1996 Honda Accord

White Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,655 mi
Last recorded118,655 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda Accord102,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RMX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 118,655 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise brake imbalance on maximum of 30%

offside handbrake effiency poor compared to nearside advise attention on minimum limit of 16%

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 28 May 2012 117,326 miles

Gouging and scuffing on outer wall of offside front tyre.

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Slight damage to nearside front bumper, but not resulting in sharp edge

Split on end of offside wiper blade rubber.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 115,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both o/s tyres poor condition

cat heat shelds missing

rear braks slitly stiking

Fail 5 Apr 2011 115,281 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both o/s tyres poor condition

cat heat shelds missing

rear braks slitly stiking

Fail 4 Apr 2011 115,273 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Some insecurity in nearside rear bumper mounting.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 112,110 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 20 Oct 2009 112,110 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter heavily stress cracked

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 19 Mar 2008 107,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 102,147 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 96,976 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 96,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front 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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A5 RMX is a 1996 Honda Accord in White with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 102,835 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 A5 RMX, 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 30 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 RMX registered?

A5 RMX is a 1996 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is A5 RMX safe to buy?

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