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V479 FJR

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

99,735 mi
Last recorded99,735 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 FJR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 99,735 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

corrsion on all brake disc.

Fail 4 May 2022 99,735 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrsion on all brake disc.

Pass 28 Apr 2021 95,260 miles

Corrosion on brake discs

Corrosion on exhaust system

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

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

Slight play in steering column

Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2020 91,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 77,429 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,329 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 77,321 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,969 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 75,969 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,627 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 74,627 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 73,628 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,742 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 72,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 69,648 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 69,648 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 65,936 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,936 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,001 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 50,122 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,350 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,713 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 41,655 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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V479 FJR is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V479 FJR, 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 V479 FJR registered?

V479 FJR is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V479 FJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V479 FJR shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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