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V79 ELM

1999 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,071 mi
Last recorded136,071 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 ELM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2015 136,071 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2014 122,009 miles

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

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

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

brakepipes corroded at rear.

rust corrosion on rear inner n/s and o/s sills and underbody chassis.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 106,481 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 93,069 miles

nearside front tyre worn in inner edge

offside tyre worn in both sides in and out

Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,496 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,194 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 64,194 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,956 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 62,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,989 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,479 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 56,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V79 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 V79 ELM registered?

V79 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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