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F103 JMA

1989 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,477 mi
Last recorded90,477 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Honda Accord101,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 JMA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,477 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 90,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,501 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,054 miles

Slight bind to offside front brake.

Corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear wheel arches.

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

Nearside front tyre cracking badly on side wall and treads.

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking on walls and treads.

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

Slight play to nearside of steering rack.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 84,754 miles

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2009 84,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2008 84,283 miles

Both front brake flexi's cracking

Corrosion to both rear sills

Nearside front and nearside rear tyre walls cracking

Offside front brake slight bind

Play in steering rack

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 84,108 miles

Front brake flexi's cracking

Oil leak

Play in nearside steering rack

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

Slight corrosion to both rear sills

Unable to check spare

Fail 8 Mar 2007 84,108 miles

Front brake flexi's cracking

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in nearside steering rack

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

Slight corrosion to both rear sills

Unable to check spare

Pass 7 Mar 2006 84,064 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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F103 JMA is a 1989 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 101,704 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 F103 JMA, 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 37 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F103 JMA is a 1989 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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