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E281 LPX

1988 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,800 mi
Last recorded93,800 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Honda Accord98,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE281 LPX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 93,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 92,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 90,536 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 88,292 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 88,292 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,616 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,068 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,803 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,349 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 71,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s outer drive shaft gaitor leaking grease.

rear No plate backing deteriorated.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 66,846 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 66,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 63,087 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 62,896 miles

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

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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E281 LPX is a 1988 Honda Accord in White with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 98,887 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E281 LPX, 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 38 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E281 LPX registered?

E281 LPX is a 1988 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 March 1988.

Is E281 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E281 LPX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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