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S542 FGX

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,396 mi
Last recorded82,396 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 FGX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 82,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 82,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

eml on

Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

eml on

Fail 5 Dec 2016 77,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

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

eml on

Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,992 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 74,992 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 72,613 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear suspension components corrosion

front Suspension components corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,931 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,304 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 65,119 miles

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

Offside front tyre side wall minor damage

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 62,721 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 59,538 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,887 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 55,681 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 52,313 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 52,313 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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S542 FGX is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S542 FGX, 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 S542 FGX registered?

S542 FGX is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S542 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 FGX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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