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T478 UMR

1999 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,391 mi
Last recorded119,391 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 UMR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 119,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 108,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 106,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,298 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 94,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine has a slight oil leak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 90,193 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,193 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 85,088 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 81,848 miles

nearside door trim insecure

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

although washers work could do with cleaning both sides as half work both sides

body damage front & rear bumpers

driver door lock ( ex ) damaged

offside front tyre has tear 23mm to sidewall

oil leak timing cover area

spare wheel loose ( boot)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 81,848 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

although washers work could do with cleaning both sides as half work both sides

body damage front & rear bumpers

driver door lock ( ex ) damaged

nearside door trim insecure

offside front tyre has tear 23mm to sidewall

oil leak timing cover area

spare wheel loose ( boot)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 78,681 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,681 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 75,177 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 75,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 72,078 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 66,416 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 62,495 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 62,492 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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T478 UMR is a 1999 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T478 UMR, 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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T478 UMR is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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