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T285 BFX

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,888 mi
Last recorded137,888 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 BFX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 137,888 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heavy corrosion (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 137,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heavy corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 135,494 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

heavy surface corrosion and temporary repair to centre exhaust pipe

Fail 12 Mar 2015 135,494 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

heavy surface corrosion and temporary repair to centre exhaust pipe

Pass 13 Mar 2014 133,388 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust mount broken but system adequately supported

heavy corrosion on centre exhaust pipe

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Fail 13 Mar 2014 133,388 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust mount broken but system adequately supported

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 14 Mar 2013 131,145 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2013 131,143 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 128,885 miles

inner wheel tub liners fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2012 128,882 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

inner wheel tub liners fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 126,689 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 126,689 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 124,433 miles

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2009 115,748 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 12 Mar 2008 107,607 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 100,270 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 91,959 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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T285 BFX is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T285 BFX, 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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T285 BFX is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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