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T197 RLV

1999 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,878 mi
Last recorded140,878 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 RLV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 140,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 131,878 miles

engine earth strap req replacing due to broken strands

Pass 8 Jul 2013 127,095 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 127,095 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 123,194 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 123,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 120,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 116,055 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 116,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 109,044 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 99,982 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 99,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 89,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 89,503 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 78,150 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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T197 RLV is a 1999 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T197 RLV, 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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T197 RLV is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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