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V446 FLC

1999 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

133,451 mi
Last recorded133,451 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV446 FLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 May 2025 133,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 128,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

over sills fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 May 2024 128,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

over sills fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2022 128,244 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body / chassis / suspension rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2019 128,241 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component near rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 128,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension parts at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 123,680 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 123,676 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 120,877 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner both tyres slightly worn,o/s windscreen damaged slght x2.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 120,852 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner both tyres slightly worn,o/s windscreen damaged slght x2.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 117,604 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 117,043 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 112,993 miles

Corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fluid residue at offside of steering rack.

NSF and OSF headlamp lenses deteriorated.(beam patterns only just visible.)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 112,993 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fluid residue at offside of steering rack.

NSF and OSF headlamp lenses deteriorated.(beam patterns only just visible.)

NSR tyre tread low.heavy wear at inner shoulder.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 108,121 miles

Corrosion at OSR metal brake pipe.

Corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorated.

Fluid residue around offside of steering rack.

Front registration plate deteriorated.

NSF and OSF headlamp lenses deteriorated.

NSR tyre tread low and distorted at inner shoulder.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 108,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Corrosion at OSR metal brake pipe.

Corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorated.

Fluid residue around offside of steering rack.

Front registration plate deteriorated.

NSF and OSF headlamp lenses deteriorated.

NSR tyre tread low and distorted at inner shoulder.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 101,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2011 87,450 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 80,039 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 80,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s&n/s front discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 72,437 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,557 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 64,555 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 56,944 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,225 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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V446 FLC is a 1999 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 V446 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.

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V446 FLC is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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