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W178 XAE

1999 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,471 mi
Last recorded112,471 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 XAE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 112,471 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 112,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 110,418 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 110,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

bolt missing from front sub frame o/s

Fail 11 Apr 2016 108,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

bolt missing from front sub frame o/s

Pass 16 Apr 2015 107,009 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 107,001 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn excessively on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2014 104,048 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 104,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 100,925 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 100,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 97,072 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 97,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 92,102 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,232 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 87,232 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 81,608 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,261 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 69,477 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 62,675 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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W178 XAE is a 1999 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W178 XAE, 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 W178 XAE registered?

W178 XAE is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W178 XAE safe to buy?

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