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S389 TBJ

1999 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,499 mi
Last recorded124,499 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 TBJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2015 124,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 120,457 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 113,987 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 108,217 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 108,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2011 100,790 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 96,436 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 89,678 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 81,750 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 91,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 75,191 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 69,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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S389 TBJ is a 1999 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 S389 TBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S389 TBJ?

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What year was S389 TBJ registered?

S389 TBJ is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S389 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S389 TBJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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