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D438 CRT

1987 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,988 mi
Last recorded150,988 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Honda Accord91,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD438 CRT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 150,988 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 150,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 142,455 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 142,455 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 135,353 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 127,014 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 127,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 122,874 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 122,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear sill slightly coroded

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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D438 CRT is a 1987 Honda Accord in White with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D438 CRT, 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 D438 CRT registered?

D438 CRT is a 1987 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D438 CRT safe to buy?

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