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V525 GAU

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

74,235 mi
Last recorded74,235 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 GAU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 74,235 miles

underside corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,629 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight under body corrosion.

Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,960 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2021 71,386 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,254 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 69,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,947 miles

Front chassis rails under car under sealed

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to underside and components

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,081 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 62,078 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around clip marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 59,012 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,075 miles

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

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

chassis corroding nearside front

Fail 2 Mar 2016 56,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

chassis corroding nearside front

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,958 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,459 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,570 miles

Drivers washer jet poor

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 47,570 miles

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

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

Drivers washer jet poor

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 44,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,681 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,094 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f floor

n/s/f & o/s/f indicators fading

o/s/f tyre wear

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,982 miles

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,861 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 34,300 miles

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

front brake pad wear

front indicators fading

Pass 7 Oct 2008 34,300 miles

front brake pad wear

front indicators fading

Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,630 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 27,100 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 24,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,055 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 GAU is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 GAU, 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 GAU registered?

V525 GAU is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V525 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V525 GAU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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