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T978 EFM

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,010 mi
Last recorded143,010 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT978 EFM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 143,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 143,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 128,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 116,633 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 116,633 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 104,590 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,810 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,875 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 86,875 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,005 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 69,855 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,855 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 69,131 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

srs light on in dash.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,611 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 66,008 miles

Nearside Rear Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 66,008 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 63,980 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 62,252 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 62,252 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 59,287 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 59,217 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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T978 EFM is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 T978 EFM, 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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T978 EFM is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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