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V278 VUD

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,086 mi
Last recorded120,086 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 VUD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 120,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 119,352 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody + suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2025 119,319 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody + suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 118,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 118,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 116,056 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 116,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 114,330 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 114,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 112,940 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 110,075 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,623 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 104,583 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 104,460 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OSF Upper Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 101,416 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 98,579 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 98,579 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,906 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 95,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,153 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 90,881 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 89,154 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 87,330 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 87,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 84,091 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 80,150 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 74,492 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 69,291 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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V278 VUD is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V278 VUD, 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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What year was V278 VUD registered?

V278 VUD is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V278 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 VUD shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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