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C431 EMU

1986 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,603 mi
Last recorded211,603 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1986 Honda Accord82,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC431 EMU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2007 211,603 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 208,499 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 208,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Dec 2006 208,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

slight movement on offside steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2005 204,898 miles

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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C431 EMU is a 1986 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C431 EMU, 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 C431 EMU registered?

C431 EMU is a 1986 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 January 1986.

Is C431 EMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C431 EMU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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