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V172 ELR

1999 Honda Accord

Maroon Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,322 mi
Last recorded129,322 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 ELR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 129,322 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2013 120,420 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 117,439 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 117,439 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 114,838 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 107,924 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 102,022 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 102,022 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 95,318 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 82,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 70,883 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 70,882 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal pulses when front wheels rotated

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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V172 ELR is a 1999 Honda Accord in Maroon with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V172 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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What year was V172 ELR registered?

V172 ELR is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V172 ELR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V172 ELR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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