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V525 ELM

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,061 mi
Last recorded114,061 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 ELM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 114,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 114,057 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 101,185 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 101,183 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,168 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 102,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 102,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 94,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 87,391 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres very poor condition

Fail 23 May 2009 87,391 miles

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

both front and n/s/r tyres very poor condition

Fail 20 May 2008 80,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 80,181 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 68,563 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 68,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 61,284 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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V525 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V525 ELM, 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 ELM registered?

V525 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is V525 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V525 ELM shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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