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RVC 53W

1981 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,000 mi
Last recorded78,000 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1981 Honda Accord64,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVC 53W
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 78,000 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 78,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted top mount broken (2.4.G.1)

front panel corroded-rear reg plate deteriorated- exhaust corroded- n/s/r sidelight slight dim- sills covered with substance unable to inspect properly- x2 front ball joint boots deteriorated

oil leak- under vehicle covered with thick substance unable to inspect fully

x2 track rod end boots deteriorated- welding covered by substance unable to check properly- rear parking brake and service brake passed on limit

Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,459 miles

all under vehicle covered by thick substance unable to check properly - oil leak

battery mountings area corroded - x2 ball joint boots deteriorated

front panel corroded - exhaust system corroded - rear plate deteriorated

n/s/r sidelight slightly dim - sills covered by substance unable to check properly

welding covered by substance, unable to check properly-rear service and parking brake passed on limits

x2 track rod end boots deteriorated - x2 front link boots deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2016 77,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play o/s/r (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r panel hole (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated front plate cracked (6.3.1d)

all under vehicle covered by thick substance unable to check properly - oil leak

battery mountings area corroded - x2 ball joint boots deteriorated

front panel corroded - exhaust system corroded - rear plate deteriorated

n/s/r sidelight slightly dim - sills covered by substance unable to check properly

x2 track rod end boots deteriorated - x2 front link boots deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2014 74,729 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 74,659 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 70,486 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 70,486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,528 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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RVC 53W is a 1981 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RVC 53W, 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.

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RVC 53W is a 1981 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is RVC 53W safe to buy?

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