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V897 GMJ

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,281 mi
Last recorded115,281 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 GMJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 115,281 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 115,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 98,685 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear nearside brake deteriorating

Fail 29 Sep 2010 98,685 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear nearside brake deteriorating

Fail 23 Sep 2009 94,601 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 94,601 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 90,884 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 23 Sep 2008 90,728 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 12 Oct 2007 87,278 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 12 Oct 2007 87,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 20 Sep 2006 81,421 miles

Same advises as test number 322263866428.

Fail 20 Sep 2006 81,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Accident damage to offside rear quarter panel.

Front brake pads worn low.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 73,669 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.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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V897 GMJ is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V897 GMJ, 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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V897 GMJ is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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