Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1988 Honda Accord Exi 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 1988 Honda Accord Exi 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 1988 Honda Accord Exi 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 1988 Honda Accord Exi 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 Exi Auto (1988)

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1988 Honda Accord Exi Auto

CarHunch has 1,375 1988 Honda Accord Exi Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1988 Honda Accord Exi 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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Got a specific Honda Accord Exi Auto 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.

Unfortunately, there is no MOT test data available for the 1988 Honda Accord EXI Auto in the DVLA light-vehicle database—this cohort of 1,375 vehicles has not generated any recorded test statistics. This doesn't mean the cars are unsafe; rather, the data either hasn't been digitised for vehicles this old or the sample size with valid MOT records is too small to analyse reliably. The Accord EXI Auto was a well-regarded family saloon of its era, known for solid build quality and relative affordability, but at 35+ years old any surviving example will need thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on rust, engine wear, and electrical integrity rather than MOT pass rates. If you're considering one, have a trusted mechanic examine it in person, check its full service history, and be prepared for parts availability and specialist knowledge to be limited.

MOT statistics not available

We have 1,375 1988 Honda Accord Exi 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 1988 Honda Accord Exi Auto

Based on MOT data from 1,375 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 2,463 Honda Accord Exi Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 35.4%

871

Red 20.5%

504

Blue 16.3%

401

Green 15.2%

375

Grey 12.3%

302

Maroon 0.2%

White 0.2%

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