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V551 ELK

1999 Honda Accord

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,084 mi
Last recorded88,084 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 ELK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,084 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 88,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,220 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 86,154 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,192 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,798 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre cracking nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear joint of exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,251 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking and slightly distorted nearside rear also wearing on inner edge both need replacing soon

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,285 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,593 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,731 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 31,329 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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V551 ELK is a 1999 Honda Accord in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V551 ELK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V551 ELK registered?

V551 ELK is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V551 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V551 ELK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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