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T490 MLK

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,412 mi
Last recorded99,412 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 MLK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 99,412 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 99,411 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2025 98,631 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 97,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 95,569 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 95,569 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working lamp fitted incorrectly (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 93,845 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 93,845 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 92,233 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 92,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 91,582 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 91,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 87,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 83,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened ( Broken ) (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,421 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in tread, but not yet large/deep enough to meet failure criteria

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slightly corroded just before they disappear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,098 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,926 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 58,916 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,916 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,494 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,206 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,658 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,400 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,550 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 29,090 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 27,483 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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T490 MLK is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T490 MLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T490 MLK registered?

T490 MLK is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T490 MLK safe to buy?

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