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V731 ESL

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,793 mi
Last recorded149,793 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 ESL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2014 149,793 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 13 Dec 2013 149,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

fuel pipes corroding

headlamp lenses fading

mil light on

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside front brake pipes under bonnet corroding

nearside front bumper loose

nearside rear link worn

nearside wiper blade tearing

offside front bulkhead corroding

offside front crossmember corroding

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe corroding

sticker on windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2013 149,478 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

fuel pipes corroding

headlamp lenses fading

mil light on

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside front brake pipes under bonnet corroding

nearside front bumper loose

nearside rear link worn

nearside wiper blade tearing

offside front bulkhead corroding

offside front crossmember corroding

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe corroding

sticker on windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2012 145,024 miles

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

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs corroding

nearsid front inner wing brake pipe corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2012 145,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs corroding

nearsid front inner wing brake pipe corroding

nearside front tyre outside wear

Pass 15 Dec 2011 139,383 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 139,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 133,269 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyre treads worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2010 133,268 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyre treads worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 17 Aug 2009 113,002 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 102,111 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 88,478 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 88,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 77,191 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (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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V731 ESL is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V731 ESL, 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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V731 ESL is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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