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S538 NJU

1999 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

198,692 mi
Last recorded198,692 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 NJU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 198,692 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 198,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 189,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight Oil Leak On Steering Rack

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 189,474 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight Oil Leak On Steering Rack

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 183,609 miles

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

light surface rust to brake pipes

oil misting around steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2016 183,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

light surface rust to brake pipes

oil misting around steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2015 177,370 miles

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

both front chassis legs rusting

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

light misting of oil in steering rack area

light surface rust to brake pipes

offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2015 177,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front chassis legs rusting

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

light misting of oil in steering rack area

light surface rust to brake pipes

offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2014 170,617 miles

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

both front chassis legs rusting

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

light misting of oil in steering rack area

light surface rust to brake pipes

offside lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2013 161,218 miles

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

light oil misting around steering rack area

light surface rust to brake pipes

offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 153,771 miles

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

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

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

offside lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

steering rack lightly misted with oil

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 6 Feb 2012 153,771 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

offside lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

steering rack lightly misted with oil

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 7 Feb 2011 147,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 139,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2009 133,148 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 133,148 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 126,115 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 119,632 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 119,632 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 109,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 99,747 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 99,474 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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S538 NJU is a 1999 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S538 NJU, 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 S538 NJU registered?

S538 NJU is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S538 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 NJU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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