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V118 VUB

1999 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,320 mi
Last recorded172,320 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV118 VUB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2015 172,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

engine light on

oil sump corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 170,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 169,407 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 brake pipes in the engine bay have slight surface corrosion

nsf wiper blade slightly deteriorated

vehicle under body showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2012 168,375 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 168,371 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 159,316 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 159,316 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 140,107 miles

both headlights poor beam image

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 28 Aug 2010 139,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both headlights poor beam image

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Aug 2009 124,344 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 112,708 miles

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

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

o/f at rear hand brake unbalanceneeds to looks

slight b/padle drop to floor

Pass 1 Sep 2007 104,931 miles

O/F REAR H/BRAK SLIGHT LAZY ON BALANCEO/F N/S SCREEN WASHER SLIGHT LOW

Fail 1 Sep 2007 104,931 miles

O/F REAR H/BRAK SLIGHT LAZY ON BALANCEO/F N/S SCREEN WASHER SLIGHT LOW

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 99,980 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 98,303 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 98,103 miles

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

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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V118 VUB is a 1999 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V118 VUB, 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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V118 VUB is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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