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HCK 3

1998 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,464 mi
Last recorded112,464 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Accord97,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCK 3
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 112,464 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 110,927 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 110,927 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 108,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 106,972 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 104,261 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,293 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 99,310 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 96,676 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,693 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 90,978 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 88,550 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 85,114 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,185 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

osr tyre perished/cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,917 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,345 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,262 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 57,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 52,617 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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HCK 3 is a 1998 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 97,124 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 HCK 3, 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 28 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCK 3 registered?

HCK 3 is a 1998 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is HCK 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCK 3 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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