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D251 DLC

1987 Honda Accord

Beige Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,147 mi
Last recorded92,147 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1987 Honda Accord91,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD251 DLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 92,147 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 92,147 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Hole in offside headlight unit

Pass 2 Oct 2006 88,393 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 88,393 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 78,862 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 78,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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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D251 DLC is a 1987 Honda Accord in Beige with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 91,171 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 D251 DLC, 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 39 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D251 DLC registered?

D251 DLC is a 1987 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D251 DLC safe to buy?

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