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V493 FLC

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,751 mi
Last recorded182,751 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 FLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 182,751 miles

Offside and nearside front fog lamp lenses broken.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 182,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside and nearside front fog lamp lenses broken.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 180,739 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r lamp cracked

power steering fliud low

Fail 13 Jun 2013 180,732 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r lamp cracked

power steering fliud low

Fail 5 Jun 2013 180,724 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 179,952 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front foglight lenses damaged

Fail 19 May 2012 179,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

both front foglight lenses damaged

offside front wiper smearing

Pass 18 May 2011 177,146 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 177,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers sun vizor in secure

Pass 25 Feb 2010 159,643 miles

brake fluid getting low

brake pedal rubber has slight split

front brake pads look low

near side front light lens deteriorating just getting beam image

Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,550 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 112,553 miles

low on oil, half a Lt of 10w/40 oil used

Pass 20 Feb 2007 91,823 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 91,673 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 74,614 miles

brake pedle rubber starting to wear

front disc wearing

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 FLC is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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