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A19 EVS

1996 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,126 mi
Last recorded50,126 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Accord102,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 EVS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 50,126 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 50,126 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 49,983 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear ones (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brakes imbalanced by 21 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bottom covers fitted obscuring some components including rigid brake pipes front to rear both

plastic trims fitted on both both sides of body outer sills not allowing full inspection

underbody sealant applied not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,897 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody sills covered with undercover not allowing full inspection

underbody sealant applied

Pass 11 Mar 2022 49,820 miles

slight mist on rear shocks

wiper blades / brake fluid change / sill covers fitted / corrosion on suspension units / slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Feb 2021 49,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted / corrosion on suspension units / slight leak on rear shocks / cv boots perishing / rear roll bar corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2020 49,557 miles

sill covers fitted / corrosion on suspension units / o/s/r brake pipe corroding / cv boots perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2019 49,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded all 4 coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 49,174 miles

Central Front Inner Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded all 4 coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on various parts of vehicle.

oil leak.

underseal sprayed.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 48,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on various parts of vehicle.

oil leak.

underseal sprayed.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,925 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,451 miles

front antiroll bar link bushes perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,158 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 47,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,692 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in near side front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,938 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,940 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight perishing in tyres

Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,578 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,084 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,781 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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A19 EVS is a 1996 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 102,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A19 EVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A19 EVS registered?

A19 EVS is a 1996 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is A19 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 EVS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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