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V974 EGJ

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,269 mi
Last recorded220,269 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 EGJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 220,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front bumper damaged/temporary repaired

outer bodysills not fully assesed due to factory fitted sideskirts

Fail 21 Mar 2012 219,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both sills covered in plastic trim

nsr seat belt checked with child seat in place

Pass 30 Mar 2011 212,204 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

nsr hand brake effort low close to excess

osf tyre worn on inner edge close to limits

Fail 18 Mar 2011 211,962 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both sills covered in plastic trim

nsr hand brake effort low close to excess

osf tyre worn on inner edge close to limits

Pass 19 Apr 2010 205,344 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2010 205,159 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded,

Pass 16 Apr 2009 196,996 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 196,996 miles

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

both fronjt shock weapping

center rear seat belt checked with child seat in place

ns wiper spliting

Pass 8 Apr 2008 189,141 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 189,116 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in n/s/rear tyre,o/s/front tyre,rear pads wearing low

Pass 19 Feb 2007 180,992 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brakes have slightly high brake imbalance

Fail 16 Feb 2007 180,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brakes have slightly height brake imbalance

Fail 8 Feb 2006 150,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 150,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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V974 EGJ is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V974 EGJ, 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 V974 EGJ registered?

V974 EGJ is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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