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T485 ARB

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,847 mi
Last recorded133,847 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT485 ARB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 133,847 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 133,845 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 126,199 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 126,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2011 118,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 118,778 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HEADLAMP UNITS DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 195/60/15H

ROCKER COVER GASKET LEAKING OIL

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 4 Mar 2010 111,242 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 111,240 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 98,637 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 84,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 81,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 73,144 miles

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

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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T485 ARB is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T485 ARB, 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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T485 ARB is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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