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C494 TAP

1986 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,504 mi
Last recorded147,504 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2005
Typical for 1986 Honda Accord82,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC494 TAP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2005 147,504 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 147,506 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering rack n/s.

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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C494 TAP is a 1986 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C494 TAP, 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 C494 TAP registered?

C494 TAP is a 1986 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 June 1986.

Is C494 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C494 TAP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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