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S697 OFR

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,072 mi
Last recorded61,072 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 OFR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 61,072 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 60,772 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 59,411 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 58,227 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Feb 2022 56,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front windscreen chip

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 56,188 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 56,188 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,095 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 55,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 55,255 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine light on

Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre low on edge and sidewall deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2017 52,763 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 51,429 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 51,429 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,341 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 49,294 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,390 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,524 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,995 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,147 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,321 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 44,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,095 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,570 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 37,614 miles

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

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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S697 OFR is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S697 OFR, 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

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What year was S697 OFR registered?

S697 OFR is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S697 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S697 OFR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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