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V496 ELM

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,954 mi
Last recorded81,954 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 ELM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 81,954 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 76,978 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 70,631 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 70,617 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 65,369 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 May 2012 61,068 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 57,085 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 52,354 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 47,762 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 44,053 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2007 40,154 miles

both side rear tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 22 May 2006 36,122 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 32,821 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

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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V496 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V496 ELM, 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 V496 ELM registered?

V496 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is V496 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V496 ELM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V496 ELM have outstanding finance?

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