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V703 ELR

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,966 mi
Last recorded159,966 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV703 ELR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 159,966 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, brakes and brake pipes

Minor oil leaks around engine gearbox

N/s outer main beam not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s/r tyre cracked/splitting and low on tread 195/60/15

Fail 10 Nov 2020 159,966 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak and oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Back of engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, brakes and brake pipes

Minor oil leaks around engine gearbox

N/s outer main beam not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s/r tyre cracked/splitting and low on tread 195/60/15

Pass 7 May 2019 140,523 miles

Brake pads low

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 May 2019 140,523 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewalls cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pads low

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 May 2018 131,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 May 2018 131,364 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2017 118,764 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear brake pipes covered in cooper grease

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear brake pipes covered in cooper grease

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 118,764 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear brake pipes covered in cooper grease

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear brake pipes covered in cooper grease

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 105,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and starting to corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 94,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 881,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 76,891 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 76,891 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 67,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,614 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,062 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 62,025 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,643 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 54,643 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,900 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,648 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,044 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 28,818 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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V703 ELR is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V703 ELR, 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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V703 ELR is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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