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V165 FGF

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,817 mi
Last recorded139,817 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 FGF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 139,817 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 139,817 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 137,991 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both, offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 137,991 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both, offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 135,212 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 135,212 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 130,830 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 125,008 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front 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 12 Oct 2013 131,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front 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 10 Oct 2012 120,391 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 110,993 miles

o/side inner cv boot split

Fail 14 Oct 2011 110,993 miles

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/side inner cv boot split

Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,964 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 100,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 89,645 miles

All four wheels and tyres are bigger than the contour of the vehicle's wheel arches

Fail 16 Oct 2009 89,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

All four wheels and tyres are bigger than the contour of the vehicle's wheel arches

Pass 25 Oct 2008 80,300 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre small cut to sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,220 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 72,220 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 61,724 miles

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

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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V165 FGF is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V165 FGF, 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 V165 FGF registered?

V165 FGF is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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