Honda Accord (1993)
1993 Honda Accord
CarHunch analysed 4,130 real MOT records for the 1993 Honda Accord. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Honda Accord passes its MOT first time in only 62% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, which means you should factor in a re-test cost when budgeting. Roughly 15% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, a moderately concerning figure that suggests wear-related safety issues crop up occasionally.
At 111,500 miles median, these Accords have typical mileage for their age, but the average of 1.67 failures per vehicle signals persistent mechanical problems beyond routine wear. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, brakes and emissions—the 4.2 advisories per car suggest these areas need close attention.
What to check before buying a 1993 Honda Accord
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 4,123 | 62% | 1.67 |
| Diesel (0%) | 5 | 65.8% | 0.8 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Honda Accord vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Honda Accord vehicles fall between 91,159 and 134,078 miles.
1993 Honda Accord — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 21 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (11% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Honda Accord
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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66.4%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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23.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.6%
Oil leak
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18.1%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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17%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.4%
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel
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14.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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