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V522 ESA

1999 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

133,701 mi
Last recorded133,701 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 ESA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 133,701 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 133,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills at rear (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 128,396 miles

plastic covers on sills

Fail 17 Nov 2014 128,390 miles

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

plastic covers on sills

Pass 11 Nov 2013 123,114 miles

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

plastic covers on sills

Fail 11 Nov 2013 123,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

plastic covers on sills

Pass 14 Nov 2012 117,354 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 117,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

plastic covers on sills

Pass 9 Nov 2011 112,367 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 112,367 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 105,233 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 92,168 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 92,168 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 79,528 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 79,528 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 69,884 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 69,884 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 59,216 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 59,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 50,745 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 50,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V522 ESA is a 1999 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V522 ESA, 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 V522 ESA registered?

V522 ESA is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V522 ESA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V522 ESA shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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