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V282 ELL

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,638 mi
Last recorded114,638 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV282 ELL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 114,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section leaking /rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension parts have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 114,616 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch/bulkhead corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch/bulkhead corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section leaking /rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension parts have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 106,295 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 100,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 100,820 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 94,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 94,025 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,041 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 86,039 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 83,973 miles

Nearside Rear Lower n/s/r lower upper anti roll bar link arm joint slight play present.

Rear Lower o/s/r lower upper anti roll bar link arm joint slight play present.

Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,107 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,659 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,802 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,834 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,038 miles

Engine light on

Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,108 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 72,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brakes squealing

Pass 7 Sep 2013 72,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brakes squealing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,485 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,262 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,671 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,649 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,364 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 57,117 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 57,117 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 55,144 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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V282 ELL is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V282 ELL, 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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V282 ELL is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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