Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1980 Honda Accord Ex 672?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1980 Honda Accord Ex 672?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1980 Honda Accord Ex 672?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1980 Honda Accord Ex 672?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Accord Ex 672 (1980)

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1980 Honda Accord Ex 672

CarHunch has 746 1980 Honda Accord Ex 672 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1980 Honda Accord Ex 672 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Honda vehicles below.

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Got a specific Honda Accord Ex 672 you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

The 1980 Honda Accord EX 672 does not appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so we have no pass rates, failure statistics, or defect data to report. This cohort likely represents a very small number of specialist or non-standard vehicles—possibly imports, kit cars, or vehicles registered outside the standard MOT testing regime. Without MOT records, you cannot rely on failure patterns or safety trends to inform a purchase decision; instead, focus on a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic, full service history documentation, and verification of the vehicle's registration status and modification history. A median CarHunch score of 50 reflects this data scarcity rather than a reliability verdict.

MOT statistics not available

We have 746 1980 Honda Accord Ex 672 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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Before you buy a 1980 Honda Accord Ex 672

Based on MOT data from 746 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 900 Honda Accord Ex 672 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 47.3%

426

Silver 42.2%

380

Blue 5.1%

White 1.4%

Grey 1.3%

Green 1.1%

Black 0.8%

Gold 0.7%

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