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V42 GEF

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

62,479 mi
Last recorded62,479 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 GEF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 62,479 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated/worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Dec 2011 62,478 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated/worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Dec 2010 56,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre cut (cords not visable)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 56,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre cut (cords not visable)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 51,324 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 51,319 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 42,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 33,314 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 33,314 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,092 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 19,092 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 18,221 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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V42 GEF is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V42 GEF, 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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V42 GEF is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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