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V974 FGV

1999 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,659 mi
Last recorded145,659 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 FGV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2021 145,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

mile ometer/dash instruments not working

park brake 19%

sill plastic covers fitted/sills not fully inspected

Pass 24 May 2019 139,682 miles

corrosion to sills and floorpan

plastic sill covers fitted - unable to fully inspect precribed areas

Fail 23 May 2019 139,667 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan more than one place (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge - 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to sills and floorpan

plastic sill covers fitted - unable to fully inspect precribed areas

Pass 15 May 2018 131,310 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front anti-roll bar body bush slight wear nearside

rear tyres worn unevenly

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 May 2017 122,603 miles

coolent low level

nearside rear tyre mishaped

offside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

offside parking brake recording low effort compared with nearside

rear service brake imbalance

windscreen damaged

Fail 16 May 2017 122,603 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

coolent low level

nearside rear tyre mishaped

offside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

offside parking brake recording low effort compared with nearside

rear service brake imbalance

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 May 2016 112,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 May 2016 112,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 May 2015 100,367 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 100,233 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 94,965 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 94,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

N/S/R Tyre has had repaired centre

Pass 15 May 2013 88,612 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 May 2013 88,610 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2012
Fail 30 Jan 2012 85,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,239 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 80,239 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 75,806 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,972 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 71,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,015 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,085 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,353 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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V974 FGV is a 1999 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FGV, 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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V974 FGV is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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