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F178 KGT

1989 Honda Accord

Brown Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,873 mi
Last recorded154,873 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Honda Accord101,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 KGT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 154,873 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 154,147 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 154,145 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 151,930 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s hand brake low reading ,hand brake just passed

Pass 18 Apr 2017 148,750 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 145,156 miles

Centre exhaust mountings deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 145,152 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Centre exhaust mountings deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 145,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 140,166 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 136,537 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 136,535 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 134,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 130,746 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 127,691 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 127,691 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 124,194 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 124,190 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 120,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

your speedo meter only reads km it should read mph/km this should have been done when the car was 1st reg in the uk at the DVLA

Fail 5 Apr 2008 115,731 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 115,731 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 26 Mar 2007 110,603 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 106,751 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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F178 KGT is a 1989 Honda Accord in Brown with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F178 KGT, 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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F178 KGT is a 1989 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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