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V499 ELM

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,135 mi
Last recorded137,135 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 ELM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 137,135 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 137,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 132,411 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 132,411 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 127,114 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 127,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 120,359 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 109,769 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 109,769 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 99,365 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 86,952 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 86,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 76,068 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 76,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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V499 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V499 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.

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What year was V499 ELM registered?

V499 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is V499 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V499 ELM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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