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V540 GHY

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,540 mi
Last recorded104,540 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 GHY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,540 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,981 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Earth strap to gearbox (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 102,981 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Earth strap to gearbox (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,092 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 101,092 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,650 miles

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

engine light on

slight corrosion front jacking points

Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,540 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 96,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

engine light on

o/s/r tyre perished

slight corrosion front to rear brakepipes

Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,280 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear bumper panel corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,628 miles

engine light on

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,287 miles

REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,025 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 72,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,103 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

sat nat mounted on windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,462 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 47,994 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 47,994 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V540 GHY is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V540 GHY, 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 V540 GHY registered?

V540 GHY is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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