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C453 FTA

1986 Honda Accord

Beige Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,224 mi
Last recorded114,224 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 1986 Honda Accord82,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC453 FTA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2009 114,224 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion nearside rear inner wing panel, but not within prescribed area

nearside rear brake efficiencies low

Pass 20 Aug 2008 109,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

radiator in poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2008 109,724 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2007 102,981 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

unable to test brake pipes that go through vehicle body

Fail 6 Aug 2007 1,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

unable to check brake pipe that go through car body

Pass 11 Aug 2006 97,346 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

unable to check front to rear brake pipes as they run through car body.

Fail 9 Aug 2006 97,300 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

unable to check front to rear brake pipes as they run through car body.

Pass 10 Aug 2005 90,620 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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C453 FTA is a 1986 Honda Accord in Beige with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C453 FTA, 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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C453 FTA is a 1986 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 January 1986.

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