Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1989 Honda Accord Ex Auto?

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 1989 Honda Accord Ex Auto?

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 1989 Honda Accord Ex Auto?

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 1989 Honda Accord Ex Auto?

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 Auto (1989)

583 real MOT outcomes analysed

1989 Honda Accord Ex Auto

CarHunch has 583 1989 Honda Accord Ex Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1989 Honda Accord Ex Auto 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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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

There is no MOT test data available for the 1989 Honda Accord EX Auto in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so we cannot provide a reliability verdict based on pass rates or defect patterns. The Accord of this generation was a dependable Japanese saloon built for longevity, and examples surviving to the MOT dataset era (vehicles over 40 years old now) are exceptionally rare—the 583 records here likely represent a very small, possibly self-selected survivor population rather than a representative sample. If you're considering one of these classics, focus on finding a well-maintained example with full service history and have a specialist pre-purchase inspection performed, since age-related wear on cooling systems, seals, and suspension components will matter far more than MOT statistics.

MOT statistics not available

We have 583 1989 Honda Accord Ex Auto 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 1989 Honda Accord Ex Auto

Based on MOT data from 583 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 1,338 Honda Accord Ex Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 28.1%

376

Beige 19.3%

258

Blue 17.8%

238

Red 17.3%

232

Green 9.7%

130

Silver 3.9%

Gold 3.9%

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