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V496 FEP

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,928 mi
Last recorded102,928 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 FEP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 102,928 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted, unable to see

Fail 8 Nov 2023 102,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

outer sill covers fitted, unable to see

Pass 4 Nov 2022 102,255 miles

Nearside Front weld repairs chassis

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 102,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front weld repairs chassis

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 101,248 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive residue on subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 101,248 miles

Front Seat belt not functioning as intended both (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive residue on subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 99,837 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 99,837 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 98,542 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 98,542 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 96,162 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust joining flange corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 96,158 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust joining flange corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,380 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis -to- floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust joining flange corroded/deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,706 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,824 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust joining flange deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 82,714 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,863 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,569 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,979 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 74,976 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,134 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 71,160 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 69,143 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,143 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,430 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,952 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 56,245 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 56,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 FEP is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 V496 FEP, 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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V496 FEP is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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