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V53 YBE

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,508 mi
Last recorded120,508 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 YBE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2017 120,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fuel pipe union leaking At rear, Marked (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very soon to have cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 103,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Fail 11 Aug 2016 103,589 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Pass 6 Aug 2015 98,658 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 98,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 95,392 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 95,392 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 90,507 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,844 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres worn on very inner edges, n/s/f at 3mm on tread

Fail 6 Aug 2012 86,816 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres worn on very inner edges, n/s/f at 3mm on tread

Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,122 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 79,207 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 74,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,832 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,368 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 54,002 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 YBE is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V53 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

V53 YBE is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V53 YBE safe to buy?

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