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V585 NLG

1999 Honda Accord

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,198 mi
Last recorded173,198 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV585 NLG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 173,198 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 173,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 162,131 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 162,128 miles

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)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 149,144 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 136,693 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

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

advise to have tracking checked due to wear on front tyres

both number plates have water ingress

both rear top mounts have slight play in them

car is showing general signs of surface corrosion

drivers seatbelt starting to fluff

exhaust system is heavily corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2009 136,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise to have tracking checked due to wear on front tyres

both number plates have water ingress

both rear top mounts have slight play in them

brake pipes covered in grease

car is showing general signs of surface corrosion

drivers seatbelt starting to fluff

exhaust system is heavily corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 125,126 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING VERY SLIGHTLY / ADVISE ON REAR BRAKE SERVICE / POSS HAND BRAKE LINKAGES ON CALIPERS STICKING SLIGHTLY / BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED AROUND AREA OF CLIPS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

SUSPENSION BUSHES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED / SLIGHT WEAR / PLAY DEVELOPING

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN AREAS / PLACES

Pass 4 Sep 2007 116,097 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 116,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

bonnet catch sticking and difficult to open

Pass 7 Sep 2006 107,247 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 107,247 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 95,338 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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V585 NLG is a 1999 Honda Accord in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V585 NLG, 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 V585 NLG registered?

V585 NLG is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V585 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V585 NLG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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