MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA ACCORDs year 1990

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Pass percent:56.74%

(The average a petrol HONDA ACCORD year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:7,545 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	492
Headlamp aim out of alignment	453
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	446
Brake pipe excessively corroded	271
Registration plate lamp issues	246
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	201
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	196
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	182
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	166
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	160
Registration plate issues	160
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	152
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	149
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	139
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	134
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	133
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	132
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	130
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	121
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	111
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	103
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	102
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	102
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	99
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	87
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	78
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	77
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	77
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	60
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	59
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	56
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	51
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	51
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	49
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	42
Rear brake binding	41
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	40
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	40
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	39
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	38
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	38
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	37
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	37
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	37
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	37
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	35
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	35
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	34
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	33
Windscreen has damage	33
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	32
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	32
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	30
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	28
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	28
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	28
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	27
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	27
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	27
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	26
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	26
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	25
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	25
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	25
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	25
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	24
Front brake application uneven	24
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	24
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	23
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	23
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	21
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	21
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	20
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	20
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	19
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
Rear brake application uneven	19
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Brake hose damaged	18
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	17
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	16
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	15
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	15
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	15
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	15
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	14
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	14
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	13
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	13
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	12
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	12
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	12
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	12
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	12
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	11
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	10
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	10

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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA ACCORDs year 1990

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