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V283 ELL

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,985 mi
Last recorded88,985 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 ELL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 88,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 88,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 87,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 87,291 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 86,396 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,007 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 83,653 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,425 miles

exhoust back box has slight blow on joint

o/s/f tyre has slight cuts on side wall

Fail 29 Oct 2013 80,691 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,691 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 79,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,230 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 77,865 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 77,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 73,386 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 73,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,078 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 69,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 66,255 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 66,212 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,349 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 58,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 50,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,730 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,460 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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V283 ELL is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V283 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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V283 ELL is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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