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G256 ESB

1990 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

164,797 mi
Last recorded164,797 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda Accord109,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 ESB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 164,797 miles

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Oil leaks

Oil leaks

Pass 16 Aug 2024 163,113 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leaks

Pass 25 Aug 2023 160,658 miles

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Oil leaks

Reverse light inop

Fail 24 Aug 2023 160,656 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Oil leaks

Reverse light inop

Pass 8 Sep 2022 157,955 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaks

Pass 15 Sep 2021 155,434 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 13 Sep 2021 155,433 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaks

Pass 14 Sep 2020 151,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaks general vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 148,654 miles

Front number plate cracked

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 148,599 miles

Oil leaks general vehicle condition corroded on underside

Fail 10 Sep 2018 148,599 miles

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

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

Oil leaks general vehicle condition corroded on underside

Pass 8 Sep 2017 148,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 148,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 148,266 miles

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

Fuel line/pipe are rusted

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

Oil leak

Rear fog light wire insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 148,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fuel line/pipe are rusted

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

Oil leak

Rear fog light wire insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 144,283 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 144,283 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 139,309 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 139,231 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 136,238 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 135,498 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 133,982 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 133,045 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 131,808 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 131,808 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 131,033 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 131,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 129,138 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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G256 ESB is a 1990 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1990 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,248 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 G256 ESB, 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 36 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G256 ESB registered?

G256 ESB is a 1990 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G256 ESB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G256 ESB shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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