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V296 GMJ

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,990 mi
Last recorded141,990 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 GMJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 141,990 miles

Chassis members very rusty and poor

Front brake discs rusty and poor

Spare wheel fitted to front

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 8 Dec 2016 134,886 miles

oil leak

play in suspension

underside of car rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2016 129,443 miles

Both number plates poor

Exhaust rusty

Head light pattens poor

Suspension rubbers poor

Underside of car rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2014 123,708 miles

exhaust system rusty

slight play in front suspension

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2013 117,556 miles

play in link arms

underside of car rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2012 105,950 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 99,974 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 99,962 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

abber bulbs showing slight white light

all suspension rubbers weak

both front floors rusty and weak

chip in screen

exh rusty

nsr brake pipe rusty and weak

rear anti roll bar rusty and weak

rear pads low and disc rusty

slight play in front bottom ball joints

slight play in front wheels

slight play in rear top ball joints

under side rusty and weak

washers poor

wipers poor

Fail 19 Feb 2011 99,950 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

abber bulbs showing slight white light

all suspension rubbers weak

both front floors rusty and weak

chip in screen

exh rusty

nsr brake pipe rusty and weak

rear anti roll bar rusty and weak

rear pads low and disc rusty

slight play in front bottom ball joints

slight play in front wheels

slight play in rear top ball joints

under side rusty and weak

washers poor

wipers poor

Pass 24 Sep 2008 97,914 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 97,914 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 88,809 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 82,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 70,540 miles

both rear tyres worn on both edges

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 GMJ is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GMJ, 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 V296 GMJ registered?

V296 GMJ is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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