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V521 ELK

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,712 mi
Last recorded66,712 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 ELK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,712 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 66,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 65,092 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 62,457 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,457 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 60,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s door mirror has slight damage

Pass 26 Oct 2009 60,175 miles

o/s door mirror has slight damage

Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,430 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 45,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 45,022 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,878 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,403 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 41,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 38,515 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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V521 ELK is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V521 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V521 ELK registered?

V521 ELK is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V521 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V521 ELK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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