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V525 ELK

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

79,748 mi
Last recorded79,748 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 ELK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 79,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 79,748 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 78,200 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 78,792 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 76,865 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 76,842 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 75,631 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 74,084 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 74,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 73,992 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 72,752 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 71,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 70,478 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,818 miles

Front headlamps poor density beam pattern

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

management light on/ on dash

Pass 30 Dec 2015 66,715 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 65,276 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 61,557 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 61,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 56,390 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 56,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,762 miles

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

management light on

Fail 5 Jan 2012 53,762 miles

management light on

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 50,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,130 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 46,135 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 43,429 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,337 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 28,257 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 26,974 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outter side wall not down to cords.

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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V525 ELK is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V525 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 V525 ELK registered?

V525 ELK is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V525 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V525 ELK shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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