MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (7.1.2)
Front number plate security could be improved upon
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre - wearing on inner edge
Offside rear flexible brake pipe rubbing on ABS sensor wire
Oil leak
Power steering rack damp
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear (saddle bush) (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Dust cover perished (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (7.1.2)
Front number plate security could be improved upon
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre - wearing on inner edge
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear flexible brake pipe rubbing on ABS sensor wire
Oil leak
Power steering rack damp
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes are slightly worn
both rear indicators are slightly discoloured
nearside park brake cable is in poor condition
nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded
sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes are slightly worn
both rear indicators are slightly discoloured
nearside park brake cable is in poor condition
nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded
offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge (will need attention soon)
sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
deteriation to rear exhaust sections
sill covers fitted at time of test restricting inspection
some perishing to nearside rear tyre
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
deteriation to rear exhaust sections
sill covers fitted at time of test restricting inspection
some perishing to nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
battery is insecure
both headlamp beam patterns are slightly poor due to both lenses are faded and may need attention soon
nearside rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand
nearside rear metal brake pipe is slightly corroded in places
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
battery is insecure
both headlamp beam patterns are slightly poor due to both lenses are faded and may need attention soon
nearside rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand
nearside rear metal brake pipe is slightly corroded in places
both headlights lenses are slightly faded
slight play in both rear anti roll bar links
slight surface corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe
surface corrosion to underbody in places
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
o/s mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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V488 FLE is a 1999 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FLE, 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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V488 FLE is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 September 1999.
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