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K531 BBM

1993 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,133 mi
Last recorded177,133 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Honda Accord107,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK531 BBM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2012 177,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 171,898 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 161,251 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 149,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 136,785 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 136,785 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 124,458 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 124,013 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 111,906 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 111,847 miles

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

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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K531 BBM is a 1993 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 107,861 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 K531 BBM, 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 33 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K531 BBM registered?

K531 BBM is a 1993 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 March 1993.

Is K531 BBM safe to buy?

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