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V240 FNU

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,972 mi
Last recorded98,972 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 FNU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2018 98,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing broken

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components very corroded

headlamps cloudy

Pass 2 Dec 2017 977,308 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer casing broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamps cloudy

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 30 Nov 2017 97,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer casing broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamps cloudy

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,507 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face very corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake pads wearing low

corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,234 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 89,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,193 miles

fuel pipes (front to rear) slightly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 85,193 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,825 miles

4 brake pipes to abs pump corroded

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

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear brake binding slighgtly

oil leak on power steering/gearbox oil cooler pipes

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 25 Nov 2013 80,825 miles

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

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

4 brake pipes to abs pump corroded

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

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear brake binding slighgtly

oil leak on power steering/gearbox oil cooler pipes

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2012 74,930 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,313 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Rear and central exhaust sytem corroded heavily

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Dec 2009 63,307 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 63,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 60,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 55,904 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,038 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 48,365 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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V240 FNU is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNU, 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 FNU is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V240 FNU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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