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V217 ELM

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,025 mi
Last recorded127,025 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 ELM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 127,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 127,025 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 121,362 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 121,362 miles

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 119,026 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 119,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 112,968 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 112,968 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 106,634 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 106,632 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,554 miles

195/60/15 X4

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,140 miles

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

all brake disc surfaces poor

corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Fail 13 Feb 2010 85,135 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all brake disc surfaces poor

corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Pass 3 Dec 2008 82,761 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 72,006 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both anti roll bar draglinks

Pass 29 Nov 2006 59,160 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 59,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 50,675 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 50,636 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 47,932 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V217 ELM 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 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 V217 ELM, 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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V217 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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