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V296 ELO

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,564 mi
Last recorded126,564 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 ELO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 126,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 122,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2012 122,837 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs corroded

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 4 Mar 2011 121,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image

N/S/F tyre has a cut in the outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel & brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 4 Mar 2011 121,582 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image

N/S/F tyre has a cut in the outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel & brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 116,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2010 116,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2009 110,623 miles

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

rear number plate delaminating slightly

unable to inspect n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts as childseats fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2008 106,043 miles

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

unable to fully inspect central rear seatbelt as childseat fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2007 102,168 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 87,169 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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V296 ELO is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V296 ELO, 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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V296 ELO is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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