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V557 XBD

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,255 mi
Last recorded150,255 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 XBD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 150,255 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 146,072 miles

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

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

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

ars of main line metal fuel pipes corroded, but not laeking at time of test

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 31 Aug 2010 146,072 miles

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)

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

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

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

ars of main line metal fuel pipes corroded, but not laeking at time of test

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2009 137,820 miles

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

rear registration plate deterioating, but not to excess

Fail 23 Sep 2009 137,820 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

rear registration plate deterioating, but not to excess

Pass 15 Oct 2008 130,055 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2007 121,489 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2007 121,489 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2006 110,494 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 110,494 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 102,771 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2005 102,771 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside 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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V557 XBD is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XBD, 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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V557 XBD is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V557 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 XBD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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