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FRW 679T

1979 Honda Accord

Beige Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,094 mi
Last recorded38,094 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 Honda Accord47,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRW 679T
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 38,094 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 38,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,686 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,443 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

front inner wings rusting

n/s/r inner sill poor

o/s/r tyre age cracking

some noise from n/s/r brake

surface rust on brake discs

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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FRW 679T is a 1979 Honda Accord in Beige with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 47,535 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 FRW 679T, 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 47 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FRW 679T?

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What year was FRW 679T registered?

FRW 679T is a 1979 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 May 1979.

Is FRW 679T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRW 679T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRW 679T have outstanding finance?

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