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V659 ELM

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,116 mi
Last recorded161,116 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV659 ELM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 161,116 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 161,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads low.

Rear light units tinted.

Rattle from exhaust catalyst section.

Corrosion at front brake disc surfaces.

Corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.

Front registration plate not fitted to centre.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 146,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 12 Nov 2012 146,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 12 Oct 2011 133,074 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 126,508 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 126,508 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 118,581 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 110,778 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 104,294 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 96,669 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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V659 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V659 ELM, 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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V659 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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