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V73 ELF

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,748 mi
Last recorded127,748 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 ELF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 127,748 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 127,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 122,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 122,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 116,875 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 116,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 106,553 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 97,159 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

N/S/F wiper split but still clearing screen

N/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper split

Fail 5 Mar 2009 97,159 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

N/S/F wiper split but still clearing screen

N/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 Mar 2008 86,819 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 86,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 67,579 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 67,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 54,097 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

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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V73 ELF is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver 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 V73 ELF, 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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V73 ELF is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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