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V53 FLM

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,478 mi
Last recorded84,478 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 FLM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 84,478 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 81,121 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,576 miles

parking brake efficiency just met at 17%, requires attention

Fail 10 Sep 2020 79,576 miles

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

parking brake efficiency just met at 17%, requires attention

Pass 13 Sep 2019 76,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 76,909 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 71,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 69,995 miles

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

e.m.l stay on

Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,981 miles

engine management warning light staying on

Fail 8 Sep 2016 67,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management warning light staying on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,631 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 7 Sep 2015 65,631 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe to flex.hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine management warning light on

Fail 12 Sep 2014 61,660 miles

Engine management warning light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,660 miles

Engine management warning light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 57,870 miles

EML ON

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,108 miles

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

e.m.l stay on

Pass 10 Sep 2011 52,786 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,648 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 50,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

oil levell on min on arrival

Fail 8 Sep 2009 47,783 miles

E.M.L STAY ON

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,783 miles

E.M.L STAY ON

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,430 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 45,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,587 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,496 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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V53 FLM is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V53 FLM, 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 V53 FLM registered?

V53 FLM is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V53 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V53 FLM shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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