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B199 BYD

1985 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,453 mi
Last recorded60,453 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Honda Accord72,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB199 BYD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 60,453 miles

back box been repaired

Fail 24 May 2012 60,452 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,008 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 58,969 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,159 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 57,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,141 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 54,140 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 51,345 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 51,343 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 48,485 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 48,485 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,891 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 45,890 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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B199 BYD is a 1985 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B199 BYD, 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 B199 BYD registered?

B199 BYD is a 1985 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B199 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B199 BYD shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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