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F142 RPJ

1989 Honda Accord

Gold Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,463 mi
Last recorded59,463 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Honda Accord101,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF142 RPJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,463 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,551 miles

initial play in offside bottom ball joint,cv joint noise when driven

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,331 miles

advanced rust to both rear wheel arches.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 54,318 miles

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

advanced rust to both rear wheel arches.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,208 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,333 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 46,333 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,776 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 42,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

n/s cv boot weeping greese

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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F142 RPJ is a 1989 Honda Accord in Gold with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 F142 RPJ, 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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What year was F142 RPJ registered?

F142 RPJ is a 1989 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F142 RPJ safe to buy?

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