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S487 DFE

1999 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,194 mi
Last recorded117,194 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 DFE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 117,194 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 117,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2010 111,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2010 111,960 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 107,544 miles

Corrosion to both rear brake discs

Fail 25 Aug 2009 107,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2008 106,370 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 101,536 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 96,869 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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S487 DFE is a 1999 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S487 DFE, 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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What year was S487 DFE registered?

S487 DFE is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S487 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S487 DFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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