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C257 FKJ

1986 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,599 mi
Last recorded145,599 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1986 Honda Accord82,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC257 FKJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 145,599 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R and N/S/R tyre treads are starting to perish and crack

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Some corroision to N/S/F floor pan

Fail 4 Mar 2008 145,495 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F and N/S/F tyre treads are starting to perish and crack,

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Some corroision to N/S/F floor pan

Pass 23 Feb 2007 143,713 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 143,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 141,961 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 141,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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C257 FKJ is a 1986 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 82,861 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 C257 FKJ, 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 40 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C257 FKJ registered?

C257 FKJ is a 1986 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 March 1986.

Is C257 FKJ safe to buy?

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