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Honda Accord Exi (1989)

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1989 Honda Accord Exi

CarHunch has 911 1989 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 1989 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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UK

There is no MOT data available for the 1989 Honda Accord EXI in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so we cannot compare its pass rate against the UK average of 80% or assess failure patterns from test records. This cohort either contains too few recorded tests or the vehicles have largely fallen out of active MOT testing—unsurprising given the model is now 35 years old and most examples are likely off the road or registered as historic vehicles.

What we do know is that the original Accord EXI was a well-regarded Japanese saloon, known for solid build quality and mechanical durability, which explains why any surviving examples remain popular with classic car enthusiasts. If you're considering one, focus on specialist inspections of rust (particularly common in 1980s Hondas), the condition of the original engine and gearbox, and a full service history—MOT records alone won't tell you much about a car this age, so hands-on mechanical assessment is essential.

MOT statistics not available

We have 911 1989 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 1989 Honda Accord Exi

Based on MOT data from 911 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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