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V85 ELF

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,665 mi
Last recorded123,665 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 ELF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 123,665 miles

General body corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2020 115,683 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both under the vehicle [floor] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 109,859 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,255 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 95,101 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 89,222 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 89,222 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,544 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,501 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,232 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 81,232 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,996 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 76,996 miles

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

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

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 73,806 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 73,806 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,262 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,115 miles

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,184 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,892 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 ELF is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V85 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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V85 ELF is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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