MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
near side rear tyre cut in tread
How Reliable is the Honda Accord?
Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DIL 2478 is a 1996 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1996 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 102,835 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 DIL 2478, 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 30 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DIL 2478 registered?
DIL 2478 is a 1996 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is DIL 2478 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DIL 2478 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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