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V488 FGN

1999 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,291 mi
Last recorded143,291 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 FGN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 143,291 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 143,291 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 134,109 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 133,802 miles

offside rear bumper has a slight damage

Fail 23 Jul 2011 133,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bumper has a slight damage

Pass 14 Jul 2010 118,303 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 98,574 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 98,212 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 88,949 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 79,730 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 68,458 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 59,229 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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V488 FGN is a 1999 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V488 FGN, 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

How do I check the history of V488 FGN?

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What year was V488 FGN registered?

V488 FGN is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V488 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V488 FGN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V488 FGN have outstanding finance?

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