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L16 FWB

1998 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

84,778 mi
Last recorded84,778 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda Accord97,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 FWB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 84,778 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 84,778 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 70,877 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 70,877 miles

Emissions not tested Rear section blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Nearside & Offside centre mounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,632 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 70,632 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,018 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 69,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 69,687 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 67,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,356 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 60,356 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 58,046 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,235 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 55,235 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,831 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 49,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,422 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 46,727 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,727 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,953 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,443 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,373 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 35,511 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,511 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,908 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L16 FWB is a 1998 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L16 FWB, 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 L16 FWB registered?

L16 FWB is a 1998 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is L16 FWB safe to buy?

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