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V697 ELM

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,652 mi
Last recorded128,652 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 ELM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 128,652 miles

Crack in windscreen outside swept area

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

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

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Tested in awet condition

Fail 17 Nov 2015 128,652 miles

Crack in windscreen outside swept area

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

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

Tested in awet condition

Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,136 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp lense is cloudy

Nearside wing mirror is cracked

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 118,136 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp lense is cloudy

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside wing mirror is cracked

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 110,770 miles

exhaust in poor condition

n/s mirror lens damiged

Pass 19 Oct 2012 104,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 94,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 82,410 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 75,927 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 68,887 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 68,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passengers door mirror glass, cracked.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,234 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,949 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 52,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 44,123 miles

Front Brake Pads very low.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge.

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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V697 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V697 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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What year was V697 ELM registered?

V697 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V697 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V697 ELM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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