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V397 FLC

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,328 mi
Last recorded141,328 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 FLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 141,328 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 141,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 137,634 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 134,343 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 134,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 132,391 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 130,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 128,392 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 128,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 127,597 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 124,717 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 120,326 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 117,624 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 106,490 miles

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V397 FLC is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red 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 V397 FLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V397 FLC registered?

V397 FLC is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V397 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V397 FLC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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