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V873 MGY

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

101,380 mi
Last recorded101,380 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 MGY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,380 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 26 Aug 2021 101,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 18 Dec 2020 96,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 91,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 88,694 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 88,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 84,968 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 84,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,012 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 81,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,777 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 77,777 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)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges of stepped tread

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,430 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 70,430 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,753 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,753 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread split but not to cords

Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,295 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,655 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 60,655 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,935 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,357 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 53,357 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,170 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box joint slight blow

Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,699 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 43,699 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,914 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,999 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 30,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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V873 MGY is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 V873 MGY, 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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V873 MGY is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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