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V79 ELE

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,346 mi
Last recorded137,346 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 ELE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2014 137,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 137,346 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 128,438 miles

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

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

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 7 Dec 2013 128,432 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 121,792 miles

O/S/R/ BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 118,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

door sticking

front/rear disc worn

headlight dim

rear wiper worn

Fail 12 Jan 2012 118,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

door sticking

front/rear disc worn

headlight dim

rear wiper worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 111,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Noted o/s rear door does not open from inner or outer door handle.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 97,989 miles

o/s rear door does not open from inner or outer doot handles

Fail 29 Oct 2009 97,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear door does not open from inner or outer doot handles

Pass 27 Oct 2008 92,292 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 92,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 84,577 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 68,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 59,111 miles

n/s wiper slight split.

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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V79 ELE is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V79 ELE, 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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V79 ELE is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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