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V488 FLA

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,279 mi
Last recorded90,279 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 FLA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 90,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose but secure

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

nearside front tyre worn low and cracking

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 31 Jan 2012 85,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose but secure

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

nearside front tyre worn low and cracking

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 4 Feb 2011 80,593 miles

accident damage repair noted to front crossmember - not supporting panel - possible bent subframe

front & rear number plates deteriorated

n/side front shock absorber leaking - still has damping effect

n/side front tyre @ approx 2 mm tread depth

o/side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2011 80,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

accident damage repair noted to front crossmember - not supporting panel - possible bent subframe

front & rear number plates deteriorated

n/side front shock absorber leaking - still has damping effect

n/side front tyre @ approx 2 mm tread depth

o/side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 77,231 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 72,725 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

V.T.40 has seriously damaged marker as yes.

battery loose in tray and cable tied in.

front cross member been welded/repaired

klonk from steering column when wheel rocked side-side.

Fail 22 Jan 2009 72,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

V.T.40 has seriously damaged marker as yes.

battery loose in tray and cable tied in.

front cross member been welded/repaired

klonk from steering column when wheel rocked side-side.

Fail 22 Jan 2008 69,583 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 69,583 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 65,055 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 57,639 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 FLA is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V488 FLA, 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 V488 FLA registered?

V488 FLA is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V488 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V488 FLA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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