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RDV 844W

1981 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,794 mi
Last recorded55,794 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1981 Honda Accord64,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDV 844W
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pipes greased and sealed

dampness on engine sump

nearside front c.v. gaitor cracking

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Apr 2015 55,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pipes greased and sealed

dampness on engine sump

nearside front c.v. gaitor cracking

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 May 2014 51,968 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres slightly distorted

slight exhaust leak from centre section

slight judder from rear brakes

Fail 15 May 2014 51,965 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust corroded

rear tyres slightly distorted

slight exhaust leak from centre section

slight judder from rear brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2011 51,060 miles

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

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

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

brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Pass 31 May 2006 48,784 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 46,299 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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RDV 844W is a 1981 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 64,221 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 RDV 844W, 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 45 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 RDV 844W registered?

RDV 844W is a 1981 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is RDV 844W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDV 844W 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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