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S43 XAL

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,321 mi
Last recorded97,321 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 XAL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 97,321 miles

All metal brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under body corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2016 97,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front headlights misted

eml ,lit on dash

surface corrosion to under body components

under body corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2015 97,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 92,055 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to legal limit 1.6mm

exhaust front flex damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2013 86,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 81,727 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 81,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 75,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,695 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,099 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 64,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 64,175 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 58,060 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,157 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 47,595 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 47,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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S43 XAL is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S43 XAL, 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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S43 XAL is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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