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V156 GSX

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,084 mi
Last recorded87,084 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 GSX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 87,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / inner wheels arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated under drivers seat corroded through (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vaiours suspension corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2019 86,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened almost to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vaiours suspension corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2019 86,733 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 86,112 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

various suspension corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 86,094 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

various suspension corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 85,086 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 85,080 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced almost to excess (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak gearoil ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,798 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

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

Oil leak gear oil ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 83,798 miles

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

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

Oil leak gear oil ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,633 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 21 Sep 2015 82,631 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at rear of subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. almost to excess (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,730 miles

ns antiroll bar rubber has slight play

oil leak osf diff seal

Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,796 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 80,795 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

gearbox oil leak

slight play at inner track rod osf

Fail 9 Sep 2011 78,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

slight play at inner track rod osf

Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,478 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 76,478 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 75,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no plate starting to debond

Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,434 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,516 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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V156 GSX is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V156 GSX, 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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V156 GSX is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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