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T980 DLR

1999 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,463 mi
Last recorded197,463 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT980 DLR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 197,463 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 197,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 195,635 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 195,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 195,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Rear both tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2014 185,719 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in steering rack inner joints (tie rod)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 185,719 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in steering rack inner joints (tie rod)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 177,236 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 166,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 157,506 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 157,506 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 143,608 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 130,553 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2009 130,550 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 118,258 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 102,858 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 102,858 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 97,891 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 97,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 90,412 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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T980 DLR is a 1999 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T980 DLR, 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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T980 DLR is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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