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V493 HLS

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,703 mi
Last recorded75,703 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 HLS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 75,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 75,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 65,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 54,321 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 53,339 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2018 53,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads low

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,353 miles

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

Front Suspension Components Corroded But Not Seriously Weakend

Rear Suspension Components Corroded But Not Seriously Weakend

Fail 29 Aug 2017 52,353 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Suspension Components Corroded But Not Seriously Weakend

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

Rear Suspension Components Corroded But Not Seriously Weakend

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,037 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 51,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main right at end near flexi and slightly damp (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main right at end near flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake binding 's (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,817 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 48,817 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,582 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 46,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,903 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,538 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 39,222 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 37,547 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 35,341 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 31,237 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 27,590 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,940 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

unable to fully check outersills due to plastic covers

Pass 21 Sep 2005 21,258 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 HLS is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V493 HLS, 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 HLS is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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