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N490 XTA

2006 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,682 mi
Last recorded144,682 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 XTA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 144,682 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front wiper blades worn

Imported number plates fitted

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from engine

Roadwheels protruding to edge of body work

Various protected covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2012 144,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front wiper blades worn

Handbrake has longtravel

Imported number plates fitted

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Roadwheels protruding to edge of body work

Various protected covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2011 139,356 miles

1/long handbrake travel

2/engine oil leak

3/non standard wheels/tyres fitted

3/o/s/r tyre perishing

4/kerb damage n/s/f wheel rim

7/windscreen wiper marks on screen

Fail 31 Oct 2011 139,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

1/long handbrake travel

2/engine oil leak

3/non standard wheels/tyres fitted

3/o/s/r tyre perishing

4/kerb damage n/s/f wheel rim

5/tracking adjustment

6/o/s/f wheel rim distorted/poor

7/windscreen wiper marks on screen

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 128,864 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2010 128,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 117,449 miles

1/wide wheels fitted

2/sill skirts fitted

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 105,132 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 80,942 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 50,769 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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N490 XTA is a 2006 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 98,038 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 N490 XTA, 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 20 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N490 XTA is a 2006 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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