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KEC 690T

1979 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

48,710 mi
Last recorded48,710 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 Honda Accord47,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEC 690T
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,710 miles

Both sills show signs of corrosion

Extensive welding repairs carried out

Front discs corroded

General body corrosion

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake readings low

Fail 6 Jun 2014 48,706 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Both sills show signs of corrosion

Front discs corroded

General body corrosion

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake readings low

Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,555 miles

Oil leak

floor and body sills covered in under seal.

rear seat belts not fitted due to age.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 47,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

body sills /floor and chassis covered in under seal.

o/s front floor corroded.

rear seat belts not fitted due to age.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 47,535 miles

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

all round body/chassis corrosion

bonnet corroded around hinges

Fail 28 Apr 2012 47,407 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,119 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 45,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,254 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 41,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,951 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 37,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,383 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,268 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,065 miles

NEARSIDE BODY IS STARTING TO RUST AND SOON WILL BE EXCESSIVE CORROSION

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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KEC 690T is a 1979 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1979 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 47,535 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 KEC 690T, 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 47 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 KEC 690T registered?

KEC 690T is a 1979 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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The MOT history for KEC 690T shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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