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V166 GCF

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,311 mi
Last recorded174,311 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 GCF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 174,311 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 172,863 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 172,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 168,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

Headlights in poor condition

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 168,622 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

Headlights in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 162,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2013 162,528 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2012 154,960 miles

Oil leak

both front headlamps deteriated

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight blow from rear section of exhaust

srs light on

Fail 11 Apr 2012 154,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front headlamps deteriated

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight blow from rear section of exhaust

srs light on

Pass 25 Jul 2011 151,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 25 Jul 2011 151,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 20 Aug 2010 144,828 miles

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

Rear Brake Discs Badly Scord

Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Rear No Plate Poor

Pass 20 Aug 2010 144,828 miles

Rear Brake Discs Badly Scord

Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Rear No Plate Poor

Pass 19 Aug 2009 136,398 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 136,398 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 129,499 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 123,083 miles

Front andrear No plates poor

Pass 3 Aug 2006 115,996 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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V166 GCF is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V166 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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V166 GCF is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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