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B740 DWG

1985 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,170 mi
Last recorded154,170 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Honda Accord72,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB740 DWG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2006 154,170 miles

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

extensive welded repairs to nearside + offside rear suspension mounts and seat belt mounts

Fail 18 Jul 2006 154,093 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside + offside front chassis rails covered with glass fibre matting

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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B740 DWG is a 1985 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B740 DWG, 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 B740 DWG registered?

B740 DWG is a 1985 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B740 DWG safe to buy?

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