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V493 FLA

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,982 mi
Last recorded94,982 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 FLA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2018 94,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement chafing (3.5.1k)

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

Engine management light is on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the tyres tread

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 90,717 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 90,717 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,197 miles

Engine Management Light On

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 88,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine Management Light On

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 86,016 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 86,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 83,019 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 83,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,968 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 75,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,563 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 7,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 7,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,782 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 65,782 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,184 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 60,184 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,163 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 52,163 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 45,204 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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V493 FLA is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V493 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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V493 FLA is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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