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B163 EGN

1985 Honda Accord

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,934 mi
Last recorded127,934 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1985 Honda Accord72,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB163 EGN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 127,934 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 119,310 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 110,217 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 110,209 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 101,385 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 91,285 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Nov 2009 79,907 miles

corrosion to sills,arches,body,staybar mounts,inner front wings/chassis,suspension mounts/components,floorpans

Fail 3 Nov 2009 79,907 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to sills,arches,body,staybar mounts,inner front wings/chassis,suspension mounts/components,floorpans

Pass 18 Jun 2008 79,845 miles

corrosion to floorpans,sills,suspension mounts,o/s/f bulkhead

Fail 16 Jun 2008 79,845 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to floorpans,sills,suspension mounts,o/s/f bulkhead

Pass 25 Jun 2007 78,929 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 78,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 76,115 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 76,115 miles

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

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

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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B163 EGN is a 1985 Honda Accord in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 B163 EGN, 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 B163 EGN registered?

B163 EGN is a 1985 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 July 1985.

Is B163 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B163 EGN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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