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K783 KGW

1993 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

221,221 mi
Last recorded221,221 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Honda Accord107,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK783 KGW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 221,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

nearside front sidelight lens broken

offside front inner tyre wearing smooth

offside rear chassis rail starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2008 210,468 miles

nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

Fail 22 Aug 2008 210,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2007 198,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight 'knock' detected at steering wheel but no play detected in any steering joints

Fail 31 Jul 2007 198,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2006 185,903 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 185,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 175,449 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 175,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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K783 KGW is a 1993 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K783 KGW, 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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K783 KGW is a 1993 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 March 1993.

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