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N141 MGJ

1996 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,448 mi
Last recorded139,448 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda Accord102,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 MGJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2013 139,448 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust mounting at front broken

Pass 14 May 2012 133,891 miles

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

corrosion building up around vehicle

Pass 23 May 2011 127,067 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 121,795 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 121,795 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 117,224 miles

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

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

slight grease leak from nearside driveshaft

Pass 28 May 2008 111,843 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 May 2008 111,843 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2007 106,208 miles

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

slight binding to offside rear brake

Fail 2 Jun 2006 97,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 97,184 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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N141 MGJ is a 1996 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 102,835 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 N141 MGJ, 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 30 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N141 MGJ registered?

N141 MGJ is a 1996 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N141 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N141 MGJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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