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J2 JAF

1998 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,086 mi
Last recorded52,086 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Accord97,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 JAF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 52,086 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 51,910 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 51,677 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 51,677 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 50,517 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 49,346 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 48,270 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,184 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,367 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,355 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,018 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 45,064 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 44,489 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 44,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,659 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,599 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 42,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,057 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,180 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,672 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,131 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 36,131 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 34,223 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,522 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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J2 JAF is a 1998 Honda Accord in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J2 JAF, 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.

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What year was J2 JAF registered?

J2 JAF is a 1998 Honda Accord, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is J2 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 JAF 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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