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V597 DLN

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,256 mi
Last recorded80,256 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 DLN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,256 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 80,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,744 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 72,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 70,973 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 70,973 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,556 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 68,556 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,027 miles

front anti roll bar mounting rubbers worn

off side front indicator starting to show white light

Fail 22 Oct 2008 66,027 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front anti roll bar mounting rubbers worn

off side front indicator starting to show white light

Pass 12 Sep 2007 62,530 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 57,941 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 57,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2005 53,681 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 53,681 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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V597 DLN is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V597 DLN, 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 V597 DLN registered?

V597 DLN is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V597 DLN safe to buy?

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