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L230 KVU

1998 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,785 mi
Last recorded92,785 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda Accord97,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL230 KVU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 92,785 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 87,416 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre slight cracking on outer tread

Pass 23 Nov 2007 81,578 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 74,623 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 74,614 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 68,317 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 68,317 miles

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

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

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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L230 KVU is a 1998 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 97,124 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 L230 KVU, 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 28 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 L230 KVU registered?

L230 KVU is a 1998 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is L230 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L230 KVU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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