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V248 ELF

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,663 mi
Last recorded66,663 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 ELF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,663 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,954 miles

osf tyre worn unevenly on inner edge, exhaust repaired on middle section with wired support but secure

Fail 23 Oct 2012 64,953 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,655 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,794 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,382 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 54,455 miles

no. plates have slight damage and staining

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,891 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,910 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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V248 ELF is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 V248 ELF, 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 V248 ELF?

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What year was V248 ELF registered?

V248 ELF is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V248 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V248 ELF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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