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V85 DLR

1999 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,135 mi
Last recorded175,135 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 DLR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 175,135 miles

All suspension rubbers/bushes perished

Both headlamps misted

Fuel pipes corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Corrosion hole on sill but not in prescribed area

Slight movement in front anti roll bar d-bushes

Fail 25 Oct 2016 175,135 miles

All suspension rubbers/bushes perished

Both headlamps misted

Fuel pipes corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Corrosion hole on sill but not in prescribed area

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

Slight movement in front anti roll bar d-bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2015 163,967 miles

All suspension rubber bushes perished

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

General underside corrosion

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 163,967 miles

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

All suspension rubber bushes perished

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

General underside corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 152,104 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 151,941 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 141,191 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 141,186 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 127,720 miles

exhaust system has slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2012 127,720 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust system has slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 112,247 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 112,242 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

rear disc's rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2010 88,531 miles

o/s hand brake cable outter cover cracking

slight rust on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2009 81,798 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 81,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 74,235 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,867 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,708 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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V85 DLR is a 1999 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V85 DLR, 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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V85 DLR is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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