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V517 OAL

1999 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

114,884 mi
Last recorded114,884 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV517 OAL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 114,884 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 106,655 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 100,663 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 98,235 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 98,233 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 96,385 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 96,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced NEEDS POLISHING (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced NEEDS POLISHING (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,517 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 94,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,774 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 92,774 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 91,127 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,688 miles

NSR tyre weathering

Fail 15 Oct 2014 88,688 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSR tyre weathering

Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,329 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,898 miles

NSR tyre weathering

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 82,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSR tyre weathering

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,233 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 79,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,717 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 73,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 68,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 68,952 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,521 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 58,736 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 58,736 miles

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

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

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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V517 OAL is a 1999 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 V517 OAL, 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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V517 OAL is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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