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V508 ELK

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,675 mi
Last recorded77,675 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV508 ELK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2014 77,675 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

earth strap at engine broken

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,627 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 71,203 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,635 miles

both headlight lenses dull

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,768 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 63,707 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,177 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2009 60,050 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,717 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing 195/60r15 88v

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2007 53,099 miles

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

exhaust tail box flange corroded

slight noise nerrside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,661 miles

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

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

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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V508 ELK is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V508 ELK, 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 V508 ELK registered?

V508 ELK is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V508 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V508 ELK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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