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V539 ELF

1999 Honda Accord

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2009
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

218,292 mi
Last recorded218,292 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 ELF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2008 218,292 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

size different

Pass 7 Mar 2008 218,292 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

size different

Pass 29 Sep 2007 205,641 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 205,229 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 185,371 miles

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 185,371 miles

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 175,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear number plate fading slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2006 175,999 miles

Oil leak

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

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

rear number plate fading slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2006 152,347 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 152,347 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 141,207 miles

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

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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V539 ELF is a 1999 Honda Accord in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V539 ELF, 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 V539 ELF registered?

V539 ELF is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is V539 ELF safe to buy?

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