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V160 ELR

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,956 mi
Last recorded92,956 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 ELR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,956 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013

Both headlamp casing faded (temp repair)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 84,714 miles

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

Both headlamp casing faded (temp repair)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 69,546 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,385 miles

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

General underbody corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components

Fail 22 Feb 2010 63,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

General underbody corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 59,435 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 53,242 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHING

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

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE A CUT ACROSS WIDTH OF TREAD THE FULL DEPTH OF THE TREAD

FRONT WASHERS WEAK INTERMITENTLY

Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,509 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 41,141 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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V160 ELR is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V160 ELR, 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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V160 ELR is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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