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B588 VVG

1985 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,243 mi
Last recorded49,243 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Honda Accord72,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB588 VVG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,243 miles

many non structural body parts corroded

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

rear section of exhaust weak

Fail 7 Oct 2014 49,213 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

many non structural body parts corroded

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

rear section of exhaust weak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,050 miles

rear wheel arches and other parts of bodywork at advanced stages of corrosion,on/s front seat belt stalk cover missing,parts of structure at earlier stages ofcorrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,615 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 47,611 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 43,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wing corroded

n/s/r wing corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r wing corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,476 miles

rear panel above bumper corroded

rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2009 40,472 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,744 miles

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

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

os and ns outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,195 miles

all wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,388 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 35,384 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B588 VVG is a 1985 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,829cc 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 B588 VVG, 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 B588 VVG registered?

B588 VVG is a 1985 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B588 VVG 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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