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B15 SAD

1996 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,927 mi
Last recorded134,927 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda Accord102,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 SAD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 134,927 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 134,927 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 121,214 miles

185/65R15

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front headlamp beam pattern starting to deteriate

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 121,214 miles

185/65R15

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

Nearside front headlamp beam pattern starting to deteriate

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 113,161 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 113,161 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 102,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 102,704 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 87,308 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 74,732 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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B15 SAD is a 1996 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B15 SAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B15 SAD registered?

B15 SAD is a 1996 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B15 SAD safe to buy?

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