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V56 DLR

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,480 mi
Last recorded159,480 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 DLR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2013 159,480 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 149,632 miles

bit of play in steering rack

clutch master cylinder damp

exhaust system rusting and cat heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm(worn raised tread area)

offside front door mirror glass fading

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear door will not open from outside

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm(worn raised tread area)

various brake pipes furring

Fail 21 Dec 2011 149,632 miles

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

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

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

bit of play in steering rack

clutch master cylinder damp

exhaust system rusting and cat heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm(worn raised tread area)

offside front door mirror glass fading

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear door will not open from outside

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm(worn raised tread area)

various brake pipes furring

Fail 7 Jan 2011 139,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

bit of play in steering rack

both front indicator side repeater bulbs fading

fuel pipes rusty

hint of movement nearside front suspension anti roll bar link rod balljoint

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear door wont open from outside

parts of exhaust system rusting

rear brake discs edges rusty

rear brake pads wearing low

sill covers fitted

some undercutting to front brake discs

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Pass 7 Jan 2011 139,700 miles

bit of play in steering rack

both front indicator side repeater bulbs fading

fuel pipes rusty

hint of movement nearside front suspension anti roll bar link rod balljoint

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear door wont open from outside

parts of exhaust system rusting

rear brake discs edges rusty

rear brake pads wearing low

sill covers fitted

some undercutting to front brake discs

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Pass 18 Dec 2009 125,946 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear door not opening from exterior

Pass 12 Dec 2008 108,000 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 108,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 93,141 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

rear exhaust joint rusting

Pass 5 Jan 2007 71,805 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 71,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 50,531 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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V56 DLR is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red 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 V56 DLR, 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 V56 DLR registered?

V56 DLR is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V56 DLR safe to buy?

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