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RLX 742W

1980 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,062 mi
Last recorded51,062 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1980 Honda Accord50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLX 742W
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2015 51,062 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,904 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,746 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,650 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,525 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,361 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,034 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,522 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 49,511 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,974 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 48,971 miles

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

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

both rear sill areas corroded close to excess

Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,378 miles

both front cv boots perished

both sides rear suspension component mounting areas corroded close to excess

o/s/f seat belt lower anchorage corroded close to excess

Pass 25 Aug 2005 47,867 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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RLX 742W is a 1980 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1980 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 50,078 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 RLX 742W, 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 46 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 RLX 742W registered?

RLX 742W is a 1980 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is RLX 742W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLX 742W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RLX 742W have outstanding finance?

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