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HCJ 38X

1987 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,873 mi
Last recorded88,873 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1987 Honda Accord91,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCJ 38X
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 88,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,372 miles

All steel pipes coated in underseal

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion? Requires protective coating

Pass 30 Mar 2019 87,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracking on side wall

Slight oil leak

Spare wheel well showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2018 84,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre slight cracking in side walls 195/60 R14

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,236 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 82,928 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 80,519 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2013 80,465 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 79,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,274 miles

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

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

offside front inner cv boot seeping grease

Fail 18 Sep 2012 78,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside front inner cv boot seeping grease

Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,462 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2011 77,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,393 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 76,393 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 75,015 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 75,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,842 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 72,873 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 70,961 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 68,529 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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HCJ 38X is a 1987 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1987 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 91,171 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 HCJ 38X, 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 39 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCJ 38X registered?

HCJ 38X is a 1987 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 September 1987.

Is HCJ 38X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCJ 38X shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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