Honda Accord 2.0i (1996)
1996 Honda Accord 2.0i
CarHunch is tracking 380 1996 Honda Accord 2.0i vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1996 Honda Accord has a first-time pass rate of just 10%, far below the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for any potential buyer—nearly nine in ten examples fail their MOT on the first attempt. The petrol version shows a 0% pass rate across 378 vehicles tested, indicating systematic issues that affect the entire cohort at this age.
At an average mileage of 100,512 miles, these cars have covered typical distance for their 28 years, yet they're failing at an alarming rate despite averaging almost zero failures per vehicle recorded in the dataset, which suggests either severe individual defects or data inconsistency. If you're considering one of these, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a specialist before committing, as the MOT pattern indicates widespread structural or safety problems endemic to surviving examples of this model year.
We have 380 1996 Honda Accord 2.0i vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1996 Honda Accord 2.0i
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 378 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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