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Honda Accord Exi (1988)

1,039 real MOT outcomes analysed

1988 Honda Accord Exi

CarHunch has 1,039 1988 Honda Accord Exi 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 1988 Honda Accord Exi 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.

UK

The 1988 Honda Accord EXi does not appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so no pass rates or defect statistics are available for this cohort. This is unsurprising given the vehicle's age — at over 35 years old, most examples are either off the road, registered as historic vehicles exempt from MOT testing, or have been scrapped. Honda Accords from this era were robust, well-engineered saloons with strong reputations for longevity, but any survivor today is a classic or specialist vehicle rather than a typical used buy.

If you're considering a 1988 Accord Exi, focus on the individual vehicle's service history, rust condition, and whether it has been sympathetically maintained rather than relying on cohort-level data. Have any purchase inspected by a classic or Japanese car specialist, and verify its MOT exemption status and insurance arrangements before committing.

MOT statistics not available

We have 1,039 1988 Honda Accord Exi 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

Based on MOT data from 1,039 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 ClickMechanic
  • 📄 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 carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,173 Honda Accord Exi vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 34.9%
759
Red 20%
434
Blue 15.3%
332
Green 14.4%
313
Grey 12.1%
263
White 1.3%
28
Maroon 0.6%
14
Beige 0.6%
14
Brown 0.4%
9
Gold 0.3%
7
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