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T553 DLY

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,452 mi
Last recorded90,452 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 DLY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,839 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 77,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 77,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre looks low on pressure

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension corroded

washers and wipers only just clear the windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,234 miles

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust generally deteriorating

rear brakes squeaky

Fail 24 Jun 2014 65,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust generally deteriorating

rear brakes squeaky

Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

n/s rear tyre slightly cracked

rear brakes squeaky

Fail 21 Jun 2013 62,382 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

n/s rear tyre slightly cracked

rear brakes squeaky

Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,078 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 58,078 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 25 May 2011 52,814 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs deteriorated

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 25 May 2011 52,814 miles

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

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

rear brake discs deteriorated

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 18 Aug 2009 45,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brakes squeaky

engine management warning lamp on

headlamps give slightly unclear patterns

outer sills obscured

Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,494 miles

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

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

brakes squeaky

engine management warning lamp on

headlamps give slightly unclear patterns

outer sills obscured

Fail 19 Aug 2008 42,805 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear number plate in poor condtion

Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,805 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear number plate in poor condtion

Pass 24 May 2007 38,016 miles

bad connections in stop lamps

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

Pass 8 May 2006 30,976 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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T553 DLY is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T553 DLY, 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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T553 DLY is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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