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S988 NLX

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,281 mi
Last recorded121,281 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 NLX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2021 121,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,856 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 119,846 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 118,082 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 118,080 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,584 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 115,058 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 115,049 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 112,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 112,401 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 108,323 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 104,099 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop light not working

Fail 19 Dec 2013 104,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop light not working

Pass 8 Jan 2013 101,717 miles

dampness around both front shock absorbers

dampness around steering rack

engine oil leaks

rear metal brake pipes corroded unable to view fully

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2012 97,533 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 93,334 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge & perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,279 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 83,361 miles

rear no plate worn

Fail 14 Jan 2009 83,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear no plate worn

Pass 16 Jan 2008 77,071 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 69,824 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 69,805 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 64,561 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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S988 NLX is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S988 NLX, 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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S988 NLX is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S988 NLX safe to buy?

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