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T898 XUM

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,797 mi
Last recorded135,797 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT898 XUM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 135,797 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 135,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 130,113 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 123,840 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 123,836 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 120,550 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

Fail 2 Apr 2011 120,548 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BATTERY INSECURE

Pass 23 Mar 2010 113,794 miles

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE JUST WITHIN MOT LIMITS.

REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION BUT WITHIN MOT GUIDE LINES

Fail 23 Mar 2010 113,794 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE JUST WITHIN MOT LIMITS.

REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION BUT WITHIN MOT GUIDE LINES

Pass 27 Mar 2009 104,626 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 104,626 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 98,954 miles

all 4 indicators slightly discolerd

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear metal brake pipes require attention soon

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2007 91,073 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 91,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 81,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 81,610 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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T898 XUM is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T898 XUM, 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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What year was T898 XUM registered?

T898 XUM is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 July 1999.

Is T898 XUM safe to buy?

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