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LIA 111

1998 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests51 (38 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate74.5%

Mileage

75,205 mi
Last recorded75,205 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Accord97,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIA 111
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

38 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 75,205 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2025 74,782 miles

Steering damper leaking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 106,504 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 74,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 96,877 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear coil springs starting to rust

Pass 13 Sep 2023 73,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 73,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 83,616 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s scratched/ hazy/misted, projected images just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split / separate, close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear service brake slightly lagging in operation

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 71,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 75,288 miles

both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate, patterns just acceptable

Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,920 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play all have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,620 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,154 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing some components

Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,318 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 67,318 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury aerial (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 65,267 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2019 66,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

steering damper has wear

Fail 9 Sep 2019 66,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 60,024 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,702 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,514 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,946 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2017 51,533 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,379 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short pad sensor wire (1.9.2b)

Offside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short pad sensor wire (1.9.2b)

Offside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,448 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 47,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 60,230 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 42,463 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 42,463 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 59,924 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 38,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 58,791 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2013 58,791 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 58,788 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 33,644 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2012 46,794 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 May 2012 46,794 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 27,196 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

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

Pass 20 May 2011 41,160 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

headlamp wiper blades in poor condition (xenon headlamps)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,551 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 38,233 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre trackrod nearside balljoint gaiter is split

Fail 20 May 2010 38,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

centre trackrod nearside balljoint gaiter is split

Pass 26 Jan 2010 18,917 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,391 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 36,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 15,434 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,644 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 27,155 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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LIA 111 is a 1998 Honda Accord in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 51 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.5%.

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 LIA 111, 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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LIA 111 is a 1998 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for LIA 111 shows 51 tests with a 74.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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