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S908 JBM

1999 Honda Accord

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,454 mi
Last recorded48,454 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 JBM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 48,454 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre dry rotted/ cracked

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2020 48,291 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre dry rotted/ cracked

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2020 47,869 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer flange heavily corroded and leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after catalyst exhaust welded repair is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount in front of cat broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/60 r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 38,539 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 38,537 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 33,716 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 33,716 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 29,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 25,180 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 18,426 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 18,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 15,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 14,779 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 13,929 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 13,097 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 12,275 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 11,453 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 10,119 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 9,134 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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S908 JBM is a 1999 Honda Accord in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S908 JBM, 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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S908 JBM is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S908 JBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S908 JBM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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