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C436 BFX

1986 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,704 mi
Last recorded49,704 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1986 Honda Accord82,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC436 BFX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,704 miles

underside of vehicle is heavily corroded on chassis and on all components

Fail 27 May 2014 49,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.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)

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

under vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 49,683 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 49,504 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 49,038 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no plate damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,790 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 48,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,277 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 48,277 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 47,704 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on outer side wall

Fail 6 May 2008 47,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,880 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,865 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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C436 BFX is a 1986 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C436 BFX, 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 C436 BFX registered?

C436 BFX is a 1986 Honda Accord, first registered on 9 May 1986.

Is C436 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C436 BFX 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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