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T879 MAU

1999 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,772 mi
Last recorded96,772 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT879 MAU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,772 miles

Corrosion to offside body panel

Fuel pipe corroded close to fuel filter

Hand Brake has little reserve travel

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Slight damage to registration lamp mount

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,605 miles

Outer wall of n.s.r tyre perished

Tyre pressures low !

Unable to fully check outerbody sill due to trim covers

Fail 29 Nov 2018 95,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Outer wall of n.s.r tyre perished

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Tyre pressures low !

Unable to fully check outerbody sill due to trim covers

Pass 20 Dec 2017 90,587 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside rear subframe/suspension bushes deteriating.

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing.

oil leak on engine.

Fail 20 Dec 2017 90,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside rear subframe/suspension bushes deteriating.

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing.

oil leak on engine.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat locked into buckle

Offside Front tyre 2-3mm tread depth

front and rear subframes/suspension corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 85,007 miles

Both rear suspension links worn

Corrosion to rear fuel pipe

Oil leak

Tread on n.s.f tyre less than 2mm

Fail 3 Dec 2015 84,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both rear suspension links worn

Corrosion to rear fuel pipe

Oil leak

Tread on n.s.f tyre less than 2mm

Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,892 miles

corrosion to both front to rear fuel pipes

n/s front brake pads 80% or more worn

n/s number plate lamp becoming insecure

o/s head lamp aim on bottom limit ,n/s on top

oil leak at oil filter ,engine oil low

play in both rear suspension anti-roll bar links

tread on n/s/f tyre less than 3mm

tyre pressures low !

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 26 Nov 2013 78,329 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres perished

corrosion to front to rear brake and fuel pipes (under cover)

engine oil low

oil leak from /near oil filter

parking brake lever set high

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,296 miles

front brake pads getting low

unable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2012 76,296 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre perished

unable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2011 72,051 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 71,968 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,594 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 67,594 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,184 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,361 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 54,354 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 47,594 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 47,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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T879 MAU is a 1999 Honda Accord in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T879 MAU, 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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T879 MAU is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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