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JEC 218X

1981 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,181 mi
Last recorded51,181 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1981 Honda Accord64,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEC 218X
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,181 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,297 miles

near side rear wheel bearing slight play

off side front to battery tray area inner wing under bonnet slight corroding

rear body corroding around boot area

Fail 4 Nov 2011 49,295 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

near side rear wheel bearing slight play

off side front to battery area inner wing slight corroding

rear body corroding around boot area

Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,519 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 47,519 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,455 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,196 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,640 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,176 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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JEC 218X is a 1981 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 64,221 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 JEC 218X, 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 45 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 JEC 218X registered?

JEC 218X is a 1981 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is JEC 218X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEC 218X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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