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V256 GFX

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,959 mi
Last recorded166,959 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 GFX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2014 166,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nsr brake disc face rusted

osf tyre inner sidewall has a cut with no visible ply/cords

Pass 18 Mar 2013 153,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 153,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 145,934 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 138,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 130,851 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 122,108 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 114,330 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 100,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side wing mirror slightly cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2006 88,602 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V256 GFX is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V256 GFX, 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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V256 GFX is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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