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T138 DCU

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

157,933 mi
Last recorded157,933 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 DCU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 157,933 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside door only open's from inside

Fail 17 May 2011 157,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside door only open's from inside

Pass 27 May 2010 153,864 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 153,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2009 150,393 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 May 2009 150,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 146,523 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 146,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 May 2007 141,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 141,965 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 May 2006 124,743 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 112,662 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 112,662 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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T138 DCU is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T138 DCU, 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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T138 DCU is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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