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V503 ELE

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,911 mi
Last recorded118,911 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 ELE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 118,911 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering and Suspension bushes and dust covers deteriorated

Steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2019 118,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under side (nearside front subframe) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering and Suspension bushes and dust covers deteriorated

Steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 114,641 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 114,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 110,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 110,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 102,628 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 102,628 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,144 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 69,127 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,422 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer shoulders wearing thin

Nearside rear tyre inner shoulder wearing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,217 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 67,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

n/s front tyre side wall slightly damaged.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,607 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 50,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,550 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,680 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 43,680 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,129 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 36,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,009 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,846 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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V503 ELE is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V503 ELE, 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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V503 ELE is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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