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V388 ELK

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,731 mi
Last recorded69,731 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 ELK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,731 miles

Both headlamp lenses going dull and nearside has a slight yellow taint

Exhaust catalyst heat shield fractured slightly

Exhaust rear silencer flange join with centre pipe corroded and leaking slightly

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner shoulder of tread

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,131 miles

Both headlamp lenses going dull and beams slightly out of focus

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2013 62,510 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to baby seat fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,290 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 58,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,918 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2011 56,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,126 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,216 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,248 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 43,635 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 ELK is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ELK, 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 ELK registered?

V388 ELK is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V388 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V388 ELK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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