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V103 GRG

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,946 mi
Last recorded133,946 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 GRG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 133,946 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 133,933 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2014 123,583 miles

Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 116,861 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 21 May 2013 116,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 110,214 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 104,200 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 100,417 miles

rattle from front exhaust

Fail 23 Jan 2010 100,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rattle from front exhaust

Pass 16 Dec 2008 91,916 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 85,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 85,138 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 72,767 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 72,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V103 GRG is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V103 GRG, 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 V103 GRG registered?

V103 GRG is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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