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S236 OBY

1999 Honda Accord

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

151,419 mi
Last recorded151,419 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 OBY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 151,419 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

front bumper damaged

minor pitting at front brake pipes at chassis legs

Pass 25 Sep 2012 142,014 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 142,014 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 130,317 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded and smell of fuel

Offside front track rod has slight play

Offside front tyre feathered on inner edge

Rear discs showing signs of corrsion

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2011 130,317 miles

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

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

All front indicators slightly white

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Front exhaust flexi broken and slightly leaking

Fuel pipes corroded and smell of fuel

Offside front track rod has slight play

Offside front tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside rear indictor slightly white

Rear discs showing signs of corrsion

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 118,907 miles

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2010 118,907 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2009 109,377 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2009 109,377 miles

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

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2008 97,543 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 97,543 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front to rear fuel lines slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack osf

Pass 26 Nov 2007 88,379 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 88,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 88,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever button sticking slightly

nearside rear lamp unit cracked ( not showing white light )

Pass 25 Nov 2006 78,745 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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S236 OBY is a 1999 Honda Accord in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 94,598 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 S236 OBY, 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 27 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S236 OBY is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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