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B557 XYT

1985 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,290 mi
Last recorded116,290 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Honda Accord72,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB557 XYT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 116,290 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 112,208 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 107,073 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 107,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,247 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,767 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,254 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 80,175 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 75,861 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 75,324 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 73,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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B557 XYT is a 1985 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B557 XYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B557 XYT registered?

B557 XYT is a 1985 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B557 XYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B557 XYT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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