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F183 SPO

1989 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,076 mi
Last recorded62,076 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda Accord101,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF183 SPO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 62,076 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 61,484 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 60,569 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 60,563 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements will not turn off (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside washer partially blocked

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,314 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 60,314 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,950 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,242 miles

o/s/front headlight glass has stone chip

Fail 10 Nov 2010 59,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/front headlight glass has stone chip

Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen starting to delaminate(going white)at bottom centre of screen

Pass 27 Nov 2008 56,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

lower part of front windscreen starting to turn opaque(white)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 54,323 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 54,322 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 51,563 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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F183 SPO is a 1989 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F183 SPO, 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 F183 SPO registered?

F183 SPO is a 1989 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 April 1989.

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