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V159 GCF

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,091 mi
Last recorded142,091 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 GCF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 142,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 142,090 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 141,622 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 139,962 miles

EML light on

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 139,043 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 136,008 miles

engine light on dash

o/s/front headlamp looks in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2015 136,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner side (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine light on dash

o/s/front headlamp looks in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2014 133,367 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Engine managemant light on dash

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

Rear brake pads rusty

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2014 133,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Engine managemant light on dash

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

Rear brake pads rusty

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2013 132,155 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 132,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 128,202 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management warning light staying on indicating a fault

Fail 31 Aug 2011 123,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake disc slightly worn

nearsdie front gog light not working

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 31 Aug 2011 123,303 miles

rear brake disc slightly worn

front brake disc slightly worn

nearsdie front gog light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2010 116,857 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 116,857 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 105,965 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 99,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,089 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 83,418 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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V159 GCF is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V159 GCF, 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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V159 GCF is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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