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V126 ELE

1999 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,142 mi
Last recorded154,142 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 ELE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 154,142 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

plastic covers over outersills obscuring some underside components

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2020 154,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

plastic covers over outersills obscuring some underside components

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 149,135 miles

Covers over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 149,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 143,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

PLASTIC +METAL COVERS UNDER VEHICLE

Fail 23 Jan 2018 143,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

PLASTIC +METAL COVERS UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 16 Nov 2016 136,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s+o/s rear discs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 130,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

plastic covers over sills

plastic covers under car

Fail 12 Nov 2015 130,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

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

plastic covers over sills

plastic covers under car

Pass 11 Dec 2014 124,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 124,394 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 115,960 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 115,960 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 110,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 104,405 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 97,870 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 97,870 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 90,489 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 83,679 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 76,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 67,233 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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V126 ELE is a 1999 Honda Accord in Green 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 V126 ELE, 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 V126 ELE registered?

V126 ELE is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V126 ELE safe to buy?

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