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V522 FDV

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,165 mi
Last recorded153,165 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 FDV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 153,165 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 153,165 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 141,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 141,809 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking p.a.s pipe (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure caliper (3.5.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 136,722 miles

Body has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake draging

play in both rear suspension

various suspension and braking components coroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 136,722 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake dragging

slight play in both rear suspension

various suspension and braking components coroded

Fail 16 Oct 2015 136,716 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch x2 areas (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Body has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake dragging

slight play in both rear suspension

various suspension and braking components coroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 136,704 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND CENTRE (7.1.2)

REAR SUB FRAME RUSTED

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Fail 7 Oct 2015 136,692 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S AND N/S INNER (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND CENTRE (7.1.2)

REAR SUB FRAME RUSTED

Pass 30 Sep 2014 131,644 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 126,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 126,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 120,783 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 110,625 miles

BRAKES-BALANCE POOR-R SERVICE APPLICATION UNEVEN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.SLIGHT BIND O/S/F WHEEL.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 110,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

BRAKES-BALANCE POOR-R SERVICE APPLICATION UNEVEN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.SLIGHT BIND O/S/F WHEEL.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 105,948 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 98,630 miles

advise front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

advise front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2008 93,036 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 84,755 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 84,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear pads on limit

Pass 2 Sep 2006 77,890 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 125,604 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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V522 FDV is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

V522 FDV is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V522 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V522 FDV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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