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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA ACCORDs year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:48.47%
(The average a petrol HONDA ACCORD year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:1,865 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|144
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|138
Headlamp aim out of alignment110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|84
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively80
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|70
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|69
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|67
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|66
Brake hose excessively deteriorated54
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|53
Registration plate issues51
Registration plate lamp issues51
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|49
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort47
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|47
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|38
Brake pipe excessively corroded36
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|31
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|31
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|31
Brakes imbalanced across an axle27
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|25
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|25
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|25
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|24
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|24
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|23
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|23
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|23
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|23
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|20
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|20
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|20
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|19
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|18
Rear brake binding18
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|16
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|16
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|14
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|14
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|13
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Rear brake application uneven13
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|13
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|13
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|13
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|12
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|12
Windscreen has damage12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|11
Front brake application uneven11
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|11
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|10
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|10
Emissions not tested |7.0|10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault10
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|10
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|9
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|9
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|9
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|9
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|9
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|9
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|7
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|7
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|7
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|6
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|6
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|6
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|6
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure5
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|5
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|4
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|4
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|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 Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3

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