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S838 RKH

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,870 mi
Last recorded110,870 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 RKH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 110,870 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,361 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2017 107,252 miles

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

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2016 103,780 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 99,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 94,940 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,538 miles

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

offside front chassis corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 95,412 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine management light on.

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 90,133 miles

wear in nearside front antiroll bar link rod ball joint. offside outer cv gaitor split

Fail 14 May 2013 90,061 miles

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

wear in nearside front antiroll bar link rod ball joint. offside outer cv gaitor split

Pass 16 May 2012 85,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 79,998 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2011 79,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2010 75,456 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 75,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 69,148 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 60,355 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 51,988 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2006 45,160 miles

Catalyst shield rattling

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

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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S838 RKH is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S838 RKH, 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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S838 RKH is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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