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V162 FYB

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,539 mi
Last recorded137,539 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 FYB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 137,539 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 134,170 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 131,356 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 131,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 127,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 127,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 122,431 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 122,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 115,427 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 115,248 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 107,362 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,834 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 88,050 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 88,050 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 79,173 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 79,173 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 74,629 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 60,547 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2005 50,705 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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V162 FYB is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V162 FYB, 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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V162 FYB is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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