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V557 ELK

1999 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,319 mi
Last recorded89,319 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 ELK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 89,319 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 89,319 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 83,799 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 83,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 76,392 miles

exhaust leaking from rear joint

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 6 Oct 2007 76,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust leaking from rear joint

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 13 Oct 2006 68,680 miles

2of4 washers inoperative

chips in windscreen

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

strong advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

water damage to rear no plate

wear to front brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2005 59,179 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 59,017 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V557 ELK is a 1999 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V557 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.

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What year was V557 ELK registered?

V557 ELK is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V557 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 ELK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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