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V494 ELK

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,179 mi
Last recorded122,179 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 ELK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2019 122,179 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2018 119,575 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2017 117,063 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 117,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2016 114,095 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 110,820 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2014 107,871 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2013 105,141 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 102,816 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2011 98,772 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 92,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 92,524 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 85,514 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 77,185 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 68,904 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 59,490 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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V494 ELK is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V494 ELK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V494 ELK registered?

V494 ELK is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V494 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V494 ELK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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