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V497 FLC

1999 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,671 mi
Last recorded176,671 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 FLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 176,671 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 176,671 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 155,534 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear tyres wearing and cracking on inner edges

plastic sill covers preventing full inspection of sills

Fail 10 Nov 2016 155,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing near engine mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r disc corroded and hand brake efficiancy only just met (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear tyres wearing and cracking on inner edges

plastic sill covers preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 1 Oct 2015 143,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 143,530 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 141,142 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 140,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 16 Oct 2013 135,166 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 135,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leak possibly from power steering

Pass 18 Sep 2012 131,090 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 131,061 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 125,851 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 125,797 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2010 118,108 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 117,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 104,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 95,780 miles

o/s/f +o/s/r +n/s/r tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2007 85,101 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 74,049 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 62,390 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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V497 FLC is a 1999 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V497 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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V497 FLC is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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