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B494 APU

1985 Honda Accord

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,775 mi
Last recorded87,775 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Honda Accord72,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB494 APU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2009 87,775 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

osf seat cond

osf side light lens cond brake pedal anti slip cond

Pass 22 Oct 2009 87,775 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

osf seat cond

osf side light lens cond brake pedal anti slip cond

Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,767 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,652 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 66,387 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2006 66,387 miles

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

0/s/f side light lens damaged

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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B494 APU is a 1985 Honda Accord in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B494 APU, 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 B494 APU registered?

B494 APU is a 1985 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 March 1985.

Is B494 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B494 APU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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