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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA ACCORDs year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:47.15%
(The average a petrol HONDA ACCORD year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:1,192 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|93
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|82
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|75
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively65
Headlamp aim out of alignment60
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|50
Registration plate lamp issues46
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|41
Brake hose excessively deteriorated37
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort35
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|35
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|34
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|33
Brake pipe excessively corroded30
Registration plate issues30
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|28
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|28
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle25
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|22
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|20
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|19
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|18
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|18
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|14
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault13
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|10
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|8
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|7
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|7
Emissions not tested |7.0|7
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Rear brake binding7
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|7
Rear brake application uneven7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|7
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|6
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|6
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|6
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Windscreen has damage5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|5
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|4
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect |3.4.1d|4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Brake hose damaged4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Front brake application uneven3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|3
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|2
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|2
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|2

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