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V401 HES

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,716 mi
Last recorded121,716 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV401 HES
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2014 121,716 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

nearside front alloy damaged inside

Fail 21 Apr 2014 121,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

nearside front alloy damaged inside

Pass 2 Apr 2013 119,104 miles

exhaust corroded

front cooler pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 2.5mm raised tread

oil leak from sump

play in nearside rear drop link

rear discs corroded

slight leak from nearside front outer cv boot

small chips in windscreen

suspension bushes perishing

tyre size 205/50/16

Fail 28 Mar 2013 119,104 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

front cooler pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 2.5mm raised tread

oil leak from sump

play in nearside rear drop link

rear discs corroded

rear discs corroded

slight leak from nearside front outer cv boot

small chips in windscreen

suspension bushes perishing

tyre size 205/50/16

Pass 10 Apr 2012 113,498 miles

small chips in windscreen

steering rack gaitors slightly cracking

tyre size 205/60/15

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brakes slightly tight

headlamp aim slightly fuzzy

offside rear tyre 3.5mm

oxygen wiring exposed

play in nearside rear drop link

rear wiper torn

Fail 9 Apr 2012 113,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brakes slightly tight

headlamp aim slightly fuzzy

offside rear tyre 3.5mm

oxygen wiring exposed

play in nearside rear drop link

rear wiper torn

small chips in windscreen

steering rack gaitors slightly cracking

tyre size 205/60/15

Pass 22 Apr 2011 103,059 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyre have uneven wear

child seat fitted to offside rear (NOT SECURE)

engine warning light on

exhaust corroded (front flexi starting to leak)

front tyres low and cracking(2.5mm)

offside front brake slightly tight

play in nearside rear drop link

rear oxygen sensor wired adrift

rear wiper torn

steering rack gaitors cracking

sump corroded

tyre size 205/60/15

Pass 5 Apr 2010 93,178 miles

front brake pads worn low

front brake pipes corroded

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

o/s handbrake cable damaged

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

play in n/s/r drop link

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust section damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2009 84,862 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs getting thin

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

front tyres worn low

radiator core falling out

slight play in steering arms

Fail 17 Apr 2009 84,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

front discs getting thin

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

front tyres worn low

radiator core falling out

slight play in steering arms

Pass 7 Apr 2008 73,370 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear brake pipes corroded

tyres on the front of vehicle not the same as rear

Fail 7 Apr 2008 73,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear brake pipes corroded

tyres on the front of vehicle not the same as rear

Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,325 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

slight corrosion on brake pipes

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2007 61,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes slightly binding

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,424 miles

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

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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V401 HES is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V401 HES, 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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V401 HES is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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