MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,000 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Honda Accord?
Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was RVC 53W registered?
RVC 53W is a 1981 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 April 1981.
Is RVC 53W safe to buy?
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