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B149 REA

1985 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,966 mi
Last recorded89,966 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1985 Honda Accord72,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB149 REA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 89,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,016 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 88,094 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 88,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

under car rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 86,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,432 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 81,816 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,979 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 77,034 miles

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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B149 REA is a 1985 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1985 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 72,512 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 B149 REA, 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 41 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B149 REA registered?

B149 REA is a 1985 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B149 REA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B149 REA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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