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V388 DLR

1999 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,825 mi
Last recorded154,825 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 DLR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 154,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both fuel pipes front to rear corroded in clips

Fail 20 Oct 2017 154,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both fuel pipes front to rear corroded in clips

Pass 10 Oct 2016 146,117 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 136,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 129,797 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE CORRODE

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL STARTING TO BIND

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 23 Oct 2012 115,886 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2011 106,221 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded,not leaking

movement in offside front seat frame,not excessive

offside rear drop link started to break up,no play in drop link

Pass 28 Oct 2010 96,904 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 88,648 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers starting to split on edges

fuel and brake lines front to rear corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2009 88,614 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers starting to split on edges

fuel and brake lines front to rear corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 78,320 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 78,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 69,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre worn iner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2006 60,865 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 60,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f pads just starting to bind alittle

Pass 31 Oct 2005 52,930 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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V388 DLR is a 1999 Honda Accord in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V388 DLR, 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 V388 DLR registered?

V388 DLR is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is V388 DLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V388 DLR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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