CarVerify

Free Car Check

V181 FLK

1999 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2157cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

175,114 mi
Last recorded175,114 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 FLK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 175,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s entire sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch to chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear exhaust start distorting & corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2021 175,110 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s entire sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch to chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear exhaust start distorting & corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 166,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arch to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s chassis rail to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s sills to floor extensively welded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 166,438 miles

Emissions not tested center box excessively leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills facing wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arch to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s chassis rail to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s sills to floor extensively welded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 159,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2019 158,945 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch around upper suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch around upper suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS cooler badly corroded and leaking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 156,457 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 151,447 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Oct 2016 151,447 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Main to rear (3.6.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 145,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 141,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 141,295 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 133,919 miles

Battery is secure and can not fall but clamp is not holding as secure as it should

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 133,919 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Battery is secure and can not fall but clamp is not holding as secure as it should

Bith headlamp lense deteriorated but light output not seriously reduced

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 125,344 miles

Offside front fog light not working

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 125,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front fog light not working

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 117,144 miles

Centre front fuel pipes not supported

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 117,144 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre front fuel pipes not supported

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 103,846 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 87,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2009 87,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 79,102 miles

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

o/s headlamp slightly low

Pass 10 Jan 2008 75,792 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 66,201 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 57,566 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
Full Honda Accord reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V181 FLK is a 1999 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V181 FLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V181 FLK?

You can check the full history of V181 FLK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V181 FLK registered?

V181 FLK is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V181 FLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V181 FLK shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V181 FLK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V181 FLK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.