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V240 ELO

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

142,209 mi
Last recorded142,209 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 ELO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 142,209 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills trim covers fitted

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 142,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills trim covers fitted

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 132,416 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly worn around the inner edge

sills trim covers fitted

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 22 Mar 2013 132,414 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both front jacking point/outriggers slightly corroded.

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear bumper reinforcement corroded

sills cover trims fitted

oddside rear door does not open from inside and outside

Pass 23 Feb 2012 125,322 miles

airbag light on - this will be an mot failer from april.

nearside front and offside rear anti roll bar link arms slightly worn

rear tyre treads getting low on inner edges

Fail 23 Feb 2012 125,322 miles

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

airbag light on - this will be an mot failer from april.

nearside front and offside rear anti roll bar link arms slightly worn

Fail 18 Feb 2011 107,530 miles

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

advise engine managment light on

advise n/s/f steering rack boot perished

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

advise o/s/r link arm worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 107,530 miles

advise engine managment light on

advise n/s/f steering rack boot perished

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

advise o/s/r link arm worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 90,111 miles

Near side front tyre fethering on the outer edge

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 89,751 miles

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

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

Near side front tyre fethering on the outer edge

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 67,595 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 90,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

check wheel alignment ref uneven front tyre wear

slight damage to n/s/r

Fail 28 Jul 2008 90,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

check wheel alignment ref uneven front tyre wear

slight damage to n/s/r

Fail 30 Jul 2007 74,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2007 74,226 miles

off side rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2005 57,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 57,791 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V240 ELO is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V240 ELO, 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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V240 ELO is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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