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G278 DLJ

1990 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,225 mi
Last recorded105,225 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 Honda Accord109,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 DLJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 105,225 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 105,224 miles

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

fuel pipe filler to tank advise corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2009 104,768 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 104,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 103,634 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 103,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 101,612 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 101,565 miles

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

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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G278 DLJ is a 1990 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G278 DLJ, 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 G278 DLJ registered?

G278 DLJ is a 1990 Honda Accord, first registered on 9 January 1990.

Is G278 DLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G278 DLJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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