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V540 VOG

1999 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,803 mi
Last recorded122,803 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 VOG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 122,803 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi has corrosion

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 120,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

shockers casing all round

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2019 120,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

shockers casing all round

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2018 117,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all round (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2018 117,657 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all round (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2018 117,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 114,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s headlamp outer lenses deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2017 114,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s headlamp outer lenses deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2017 114,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os and ns (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front to rear behind fuel tank ,Advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven on inner edge and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front floors /chassis (2.4.A.3)

engine oil very low and clutch fluid level low

head light lenses deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2016 111,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front to rear behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced os and ns lenses (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine oil level low

ns rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

rear exhaust flange badly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 111,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front to rear behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced os and ns lenses (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

ns rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

rear exhaust flange badly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges (low pressure?)

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

ns rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

os and ns front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion and travel over fuel tank making it difficult to check corrosion extent

os rear brake binding very slightly

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 103,080 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch fluid level low and slight weep from slave cylinder

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,914 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

exhaust system corroded in places from front to rear

front / rear number plates in poor condition

slight play detected in n/s/r drop link

Fail 11 Jan 2012 80,291 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

front / rear number plates in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded / pitted

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,291 miles

both front tyres wearing low

front / rear number plates in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded / pitted

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,517 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

front number plate slightly damaged / rear number plate poor

rear wiper blade split

slight corrosion build up on exhaust system

Pass 11 Jan 2010 63,397 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,795 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2008 51,753 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 43,987 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 37,686 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 37,684 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 VOG is a 1999 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V540 VOG, 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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V540 VOG is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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