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R253 EVH

1998 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,149 mi
Last recorded155,149 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda Accord97,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 EVH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 155,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 155,149 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 155,088 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 141,171 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 141,171 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 141,087 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 137,355 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 137,336 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 133,040 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 125,930 miles

Body has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 125,930 miles

Body has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 122,396 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 122,396 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 119,981 miles

o/s rear seat stif to plug in

Fail 5 Dec 2014 119,981 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 115,809 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 110,435 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 107,706 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 102,754 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 102,754 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 102,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 93,329 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 88,599 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 82,754 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 82,754 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 72,996 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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R253 EVH is a 1998 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R253 EVH, 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 R253 EVH registered?

R253 EVH is a 1998 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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