MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,235 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all brake hoses perishing
both front and nearside rear tyres low on tread
both headlamps in very poor condition
brake pipes rusty and weak
exhaust rusty and weak
floor and sills rusty
offside rear tyre perishing
no brake test carried out due to leaking brake pipe
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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills holed (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe leaking front too rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
all brake hoses perishing
both front and nearside rear tyres low on tread
both headlamps in very poor condition
brake pipes rusty and weak
exhaust rusty and weak
floor and sills rusty
offside rear tyre perishing
no brake test carried out due to leaking brake pipe
brake pipes rusty
floor and sills rusty
headlamps poor
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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
brake pipes rusty
floor and sills rusty
headlamps poor
both headlamps in poor condition
floor and sills rusty
metal brake pipes very rusty and weak
offside front seat belt retracting poorly
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both headlamps in poor condition
floor and sills rusty
front bumper damaged
metal brake pipes very rusty and weak
offside front seat belt retracting poorly
rear brake pads very rusty and worn
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
exhaust front pipe in very poor condition
n/s winscrenn washer weak
exhaust front pipe in very poor condition
n/s winscrenn washer weak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
headlights in poor condition
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear number plate in poor condition
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear number plate slightly faded
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V553 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V553 ELM, 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 V553 ELM registered?
V553 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 October 1999.
Is V553 ELM safe to buy?
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