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E316 MHG

1988 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,677 mi
Last recorded144,677 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Honda Accord98,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE316 MHG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 144,677 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 141,605 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 141,605 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 137,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

adv both front drop links bushes perrished

adv both rear tyres low

Fail 16 Apr 2010 137,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

adv both front drop links bushes perrished

adv both rear tyres low

Pass 17 Apr 2009 133,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 133,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 127,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 127,348 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 119,763 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 119,763 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 112,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 112,872 miles

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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E316 MHG is a 1988 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 E316 MHG, 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 E316 MHG registered?

E316 MHG is a 1988 Honda Accord, first registered on 2 June 1988.

Is E316 MHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E316 MHG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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